Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
1h 48min
·About
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
Themes:Loss Of InnocenceComing Of AgeIdentity CrisisRedemptionUnrequited LoveMarital StrugglesSelf-Discovery JourneyDiscover Similar ThemesMood:MelancholicThought-ProvokingTurbulentIntimateConfusingDiscover Similar Mood
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.
DNA
Explore similar movies and shows to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) based on the categories below.
PlotClick below to reveal spoilers
Self-Discovery JourneyMarital StrugglesMemory ManipulationInner MonologueUnspoken LoveForbidden LoveUnrequited LoveRedemption ArcFamily BondsBetrayalAmbiguous SexualitySacrificeAlcoholism And Addiction




Character Types




Cinematic Style




Costume and Set




Crew
Directed by: Richard Brooks, William H. Daniels, William Shanks
Written by: Tennessee Williams
Produced by: Lawrence Weingarten
Composed by: Charles Wolcott
Cast
Ratings
Videos
Loading video…