Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1976 film)

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1976 British television movie. It was part of Laurence Olivier Presents and was based on the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. It was produced in England for Granada Television in association with NBC.[1]

"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1976 film)"
Laurence Olivier Presents episode
Directed byRobert Moore
Based onthe play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams
Presented byLaurence Olivier
Original air date1976
Running time100 mins

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Reception

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The Courier Journal called it a "much earthier version" of the play than the 1958 film.[2]

The Los Angeles Times called it "a stunning production".[1]

"Class television all the way," wrote the Baltimore Sun.[3]

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  1. ^ a b Smith, Cecil (6 December 1976). "Olivier stars as Big Daddy". The Los Angeles Times. p. 18 Part 4.
  2. ^ "Natalie Wood to bring abrupt end to family hour". The Courier-Journal. 6 December 1976. p. 18.
  3. ^ "'Cat' is class television all the way". The Baltimore Sun. 6 December 1976. p. 17.
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