The Shawshank Redemption
Drama · Crime
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Film / 1958
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Directed by
Richard Brooks
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Elizabeth TaylorMaggie Pollitt
Paul NewmanBrick Pollitt
Burl IvesHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith AndersonIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack CarsonGooper Pollitt
Madeleine SherwoodMae Pollitt
Vaughn TaylorDeacon Davis
Larry GatesDr. Baugh
Brian CorcoranBoy (uncredited)
Zelda CleaverSookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' StevensSonny (uncredited)
Hugh CorcoranBuster (uncredited)
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