Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) by Michael D — 11 Jul 2014

Unbelievable movie. Elizabeth Taylor is spectacular. Paul Newman is great.

This review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) was written by Michael D on 11 Jul 2014.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has generally received very positive reviews.

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