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Feature film — 1984

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984)

5.72h 24mTV Movie — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 13 votes.

American Playhouse / Showtime Networks

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Director: Jack Hofsiss

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Cast & crew

Jessica Lange as Maggie Pollitt

Jessica Lange

Maggie Pollitt

Tommy Lee Jones as Brick Pollitt

Tommy Lee Jones

Brick Pollitt

Rip Torn as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Rip Torn

Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Kim Stanley as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt

Kim Stanley

Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt

Penny Fuller as Mae Pollitt

Penny Fuller

Mae Pollitt

David Dukes as Gooper Pollitt

David Dukes

Gooper Pollitt

Macon McCalman as Reverend Tooker

Macon McCalman

Reverend Tooker

Thomas Hill as Dr. Baugh

Thomas Hill

Dr. Baugh

Fran Bennett as Sookey

Fran Bennett

Sookey

Ami Foster as Polly Pollitt

Ami Foster

Polly Pollitt

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Jake Jundef

Buster

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Neta Lee Noy

Sunnie

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