Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) by Walter C — 26 Feb 2009

A family gets together to celebrate their father's birthday (with most of them hoping he'll die soon to inherit his fortune.).

This review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) was written by Walter C on 26 Feb 2009.

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

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