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1001 Classic Movies: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Oct 10, 2016

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), starring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). October's selec read more

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Aug 11, 2016

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Directed by Richard Brooks Written by Richard Brooks and James Poe from the play by Tennessee Williams 1958/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Avon Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Fantastic acting and writing makes up for watered-down drama. As the film begins Brick Pollit (P read more

Classic Films in Focus: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 19, 2015

Along with A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) is one of the most popular Hollywood treatments of a Tennessee Williams play, although the author himself was not a fan of the changes that had to be made to get his story onto film. In spite of Williams' understandable frustra read more

Classic Films in Focus: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Oct 19, 2015

Along with A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) is one of the most popular Hollywood treatments of a Tennessee Williams play, although the author himself was not a fan of the changes that had to be made to get his story onto film. In spite of Williams' understandable frustra read more

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 7, 2013

Adapted from the Tennessee Williams play, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, and Burl Ives, with Jack Carson, and Judith Anderson. The film opens with Brick Pollick (Newman) injuring himself while he is drunk one night. The next day he is still constantly drinking and cold to his wife Mag read more

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on May 7, 2013

Adapted from the Tennessee Williams play, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, and Burl Ives, with Jack Carson, and Judith Anderson. The film opens with Brick Pollick (Newman) injuring himself while he is drunk one night. The next day he is still constantly drinking and cold to his wife Mag read more

The Style Essentials--Elizabeth Taylor Steams it Up as Maggie...the CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

GlamAmor Posted by on Jul 1, 2011

The timing is perfect to share a film that has made a huge impact on me in matters of style, Richard Brooks' 1958 classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Not only is it based on a steamy Southern play that seems just right for this hot holiday weekend, but the movie's costumes are designed by my hero Helen R read more

What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof?

True Classics Posted by Brandie on May 18, 2011

A version of this post originally appeared as a part of our series of Summer Under the Stars recommendations in August 2010. It’s being reprinted here as part of the LAMB’s “Acting School 101” tribute to Elizabeth Taylor. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof  (1958) is based on a play by read more

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Feb 5, 2011

Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tennessee Williams, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof examines the relationships and lies in a Southern family.  Brick (Paul Newman) is an ex-football player who drinks too much and has recently broken his leg in a drunken attempt to relive his days as an athlete.  Hi read more

Great Dramas - Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (1958)

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by monty on Nov 7, 2010

Superb film. Liz is sensational in this Tennessee William's adaptation. And she gives a great performance, one of her best. Easily could have won an Oscar for it. Liz is Maggie the cat and she's married to Paul Newman, who have come home to celebrate his dad's birthday. He's called Big Daddy, (wh read more