

Overview
An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
Top Cast

Elizabeth Taylor
Maggie Pollitt

Paul Newman
Brick Pollitt

Burl Ives
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Judith Anderson
Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt

Jack Carson
Gooper Pollitt

Madeleine Sherwood
Mae Pollitt

Vaughn Taylor
Deacon Davis

Larry Gates
Dr. Baugh

Brian Corcoran
Boy (uncredited)
Zelda Cleaver
Sookey (uncredited)

Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Sonny (uncredited)
Hugh Corcoran
Buster (uncredited)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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