Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 6, 1976
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
50%
Original Title
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Production Companies
Granada Television, NBC
Director
Robert Moore
Description
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.