Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Jack HofsissDirector
- Tennessee WilliamsWriter
Cast
- Jessica LangeMaggie Pollitt
- Tommy Lee JonesBrick Pollitt
- Rip TornHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
- Kim StanleyIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt
- Penny FullerMae Pollitt
- David DukesGooper Pollitt
- Macon McCalmanReverend Tooker
- Thomas HillDr. Baugh
- Fran BennettSookey
- Ami FosterPolly Pollitt
- Jake JundefBuster
- Neta Lee NoySunnie
Stills
Themes
frigidityplantationmale homosexualityalcoholicinheritance fight