Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) by Connor G — 13 Apr 2013
Given the year of release, this is as good a version of Williams' play as one could get. It's certainly the lead performances that shine. Taylor was born to play Maggie the Cat - the moment when she straightens hers stockings, just encapsulates the part; Newman is perfect as the drunk who can't or won't save himself and Burl Ives, gets the humanity of Big Daddy as well as the larger-than-life bluster.
Not a perfect adaptation but a very fine movie - despite the censoring.
This review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) was written by Connor G on 13 Apr 2013.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has generally received very positive reviews.
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