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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Genres
TV MovieDrama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
144 min
Release Date
1984-08-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
5.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jessica Lange
Maggie
Tommy Lee Jones
Brick
Rip Torn
Big Daddy
Kim Stanley
Big Mama
Penny Fuller
Mae
David Dukes
Gooper
Macon McCalman
Reverend Tooker
Thomas Hill
Fran Bennett
Ami Foster
Jake Jundef
Neta Lee Noy
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