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Storyline

Brick, the son of a rich southern plantation owner, is drinking himself to death over some hidden pain. His wife Maggie is desperate to regain his love. Brick's father, known as Big Daddy, has returned from a clinic where he has gone for serious health issues, but has been told he has a clean bill of health. Brick's brother and his scheming wife have hopes of inheriting the huge plantation. Eventually a long conversation between Brick and his father bring out all the lies that have been tearing the family apart.

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: December 6, 1976

Also Known As: Die Katze auf dem heißen Blechdach, Kotka na gorącym blaszanym dachuLaurence Olivier Presents: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, La chatte sur un toit brûlant, La gata sobre el tejado de zinc, Katt på hett blikktak |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: Granada Television

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