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A searing adaptation of Tennessee Williams' stage classic about a Southern patriarch and his wayward sons, with powerhouse performances from Taylor as 'Maggie The Cat', Newman as her homosexual husband, and Ives as the overwhelming 'Big Daddy'.

Keywords:

Drama, Based-on-Play, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Picture Nominated, Oscar Best Actor Nominee, Oscar Best Actress Nominee

Additional Information:

(1958) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Elizabeth Taylor	.... Margaret 'Maggie The Cat' Pollitt
Paul Newman	.... Brick Pollitt
Burl Ives	.... Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Jack Carson	.... Gooper Pollitt
Judith Anderson	.... Ida 'Big Momma' Pollitt
Madeleine Sherwood	.... Mae Pollitt

Supporting Cast:

Larry Gates	.... Dr. Baugh
Vaughn Taylor	.... Deacon Davis

Directors:

Richard Brooks

Writers:

Richard Brooks
James Poe
Tennessee Williams