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National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018): Cast

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018) movie poster

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 2018 drama directed by Benedict Andrews and Tim Van Someren, starring Colm Meaney as Big Daddy, Jack O'Connell and Michael Shannon. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes.

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National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 37m (157 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof About?

The premise of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof without spoilers.

Tennessee Williams’ acclaimed play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was presented as a limited-run production in London’s West End in 2017. The story centers on an alcoholic former football star struggling with unresolved feelings about a deceased friend and his own sexuality. His wife desperately seeks his affection, but he remains distant. A tense reunion with his ailing father brings forth long-buried memories and revelations for both men, exploring themes of family, desire, and regret.

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Cast & crew

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Cast & Characters

Colm Meaney leads the cast as Big Daddy, with Jack O'Connell as Brick and Michael Shannon. Directed by Benedict Andrews and Tim Van Someren; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Benedict Andrews and Tim Van Someren

More films directed by Benedict Andrews and Tim Van Someren, best-rated first: Una, Seberg, Macbeth and National Theatre Live: The Book of Dust — La Belle Sauvage.

Videos

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Trailers & Videos

The trailer of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Trailer: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Sienna Miller and Jack O'Connell | National Theatre at Home
Details

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Кошка на раскалённой крыше” and “Котка върху горещ ламаринен покрив”.

Also known as
  • Кошка на раскалённой крыше
  • Котка върху горещ ламаринен покрив
  • 热铁皮屋顶上的猫
  • 朱門巧婦

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FAQ

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, each answered in a sentence.

How long is National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

When was National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof released?

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released on February 22, 2018.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Benedict Andrews and Tim Van Someren.

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Who is in the cast of National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof stars Colm Meaney as Big Daddy, Jack O'Connell as Brick and Michael Shannon, among 10 credited actors.

Does National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof have a post-credit scene?

No. National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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