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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1984 American made-for-television drama film directed by Jack Hofsiss, and starring Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Kim Stanley, David Dukes, and Penny Fuller. The film was written by Tennessee Williams, produced by American Playhouse, and originally premiered on Showtime on August 19, 1984.
Original Release
08/19/1984
US Release
08/19/1984
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jessica Lange | Maggie |
| Tommy Lee Jones | Brick / Brick Pollitt |
| Rip Torn | Big Daddy |
| Kim Stanley | Big Mama |
| Penny Fuller | Mae |
| David Dukes | Gooper |
| Macon McCalman | Reverend Tooker |
| Thomas Hill | Doctor Baugh |
| Fran Bennett | Sookey |
| Ami Foster | Polly |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jessica Lange | Maggie |
| Tommy Lee Jones | Brick / Brick Pollitt |
| Rip Torn | Big Daddy |
| Kim Stanley | Big Mama |
| Penny Fuller | Mae |
| David Dukes | Gooper |
| Macon McCalman | Reverend Tooker |
| Thomas Hill | Doctor Baugh |
| Fran Bennett | Sookey |
| Ami Foster | Polly |
| Jake Jundef | Buster |
| Neta Lee Noy | Sunnie |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Lou LaMonte | Executive Producer |
| Elizabeth Ashley | Producer |
| Phylis Geller | Producer |
| Marilyn Larson | Producer |
| Alan Pierce | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1985 | Emmy | Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1985 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
| 1985 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
