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National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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Tennessee Williams’ twentieth century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof played a strictly limited season in London’s West End in 2017. An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

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Trailer: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Sienna Miller and Jack O'Connell | National Theatre at HomeOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-24

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Benedict Andrews, Tim Van Someren
Screenplay & Story
Tennessee Williams
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 37m
Production Studios
Young Vic, National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Benedict Andrews, Tim Van Someren

Screenplay & Story

Tennessee Williams

Producers

Ben Cooper

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Benedict Andrews

Benedict Andrews

Director

Tennessee Williams

Tennessee Williams

Writer

Ben Cooper

Producer

Tim Van Someren

Tim Van Someren

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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What is National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof about?

Tennessee Williams’ twentieth century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof played a strictly limited season in London’s West End in 2017. An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Benedict Andrews, Tim Van Someren.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof includes Sienna Miller, Jack O'Connell, Colm Meaney, Brian Gleeson, Hayley Squires.

When was National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.