A FILM TO REMEMBER: “CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF” (1958)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Richard Brooks’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

An alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and 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.

Still image of filmmaker Richard Brooks.

STUDIO:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor (MGM)

DIRECTOR:

Richard Brooks

CAST:

• Elizabeth Taylor … Maggie “the Cat” Pollitt
• Paul Newman … Brick Pollitt
• Burl Ives … Harvey “Big…