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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

BBC One
on BBC One London

Drama starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives

Strained emotions mark the birthday celebration of southern plantation owner and patriarch Big Daddy. The first of three films based on plays by Tennessee Williams. (1958, 15)
(Next week Sweet Bird of Youth)
See Films: pages 48-52 ****

Contributors

Based on a play by:
Tennessee Williams
Director:
Richard Brooks
Maggie Pollitt:
Elizabeth Taylor
Brick Pollitt:
Paul Newman
Big Daddy Pollitt:
Burl Ives
Gooper Pollitt:
Jack Carson
Big Mama Pollitt:
Judith Anderson
Mae Pollitt:
Madeleine Sherwood
Dr Baugh:
Larry Gates
Deacon Davis:
Vaughn Taylor
Dixie Pollitt:
Patty Ann Gerrity
Boy Pollitt:
Brian Corcoran
Sonny:
Rusty Stevens
Buster:
Hugh Corcoran
Trixie:
Deborah Miller
Lacey:
Vince Townsend Jr
Sookey:
Zelda Cleaver
Source: Radio Times

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