Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) by Bambi M — 23 Aug 2009

Paul Newman and Liz, intense, electric, love this movie. Watch it whenever it comes on.

This review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) was written by Bambi M on 23 Aug 2009.

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

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