Review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) by Chibuike E — 09 May 2008

I just watched it this night.The tension throughout the movie was soo thick that you could'nt cut it with a knife!!!Believable,moving performances from both Newman and Taylor...

This review of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) was written by Chibuike E on 09 May 2008.

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

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