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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 19, 1984

Runtime

2h 24m

Genres

TV Movie, Drama

User Score

55%

Original Title

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Production Companies

American Playhouse, Showtime Networks

Director

Jack Hofsiss

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.