Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Edit

A 28,000 acre plantation is a mighty big thing to run.

A child is coming...

A crack in the stone wall?

A family crisis brings out the best and the worst in every member.

A gynecologist.

A hobo tramp...

A house, a trip to Europe, all this junk.

A sunbeam

About fifty times.

Admirable.

Ain't nothing more powerful than the odor of mendacity.

Ain't nothing wrong with me but a spastic colon!

Ain't that so?

Alcohol rub.

All he needs is a peppermint.

All I wanted was a father, not a boss!

All my family ever had was family.

All my life I've been like a doubled up fist...

All of a sudden, there's peace.

All right, honey.

All right, I'm coming.

All right.

All those swindling lodges, social clubs, and money grabbing auxiliaries...

Almost single handed.

Amen.

An announcement of life beginning.

And all the hypocrisy I've had to live with these 40 years I've lived with you.

And all the time, scared stiff about you.

And he's alone.

And he's...

And I built this place from nothing.

And I can stop thinking.

And I couldn't pick it up.

And I did.

And I lay in that hospital bed, unable to move or run from that sound.

And I'll run this place till the day I die.

And I'm going to use them. I'm going to use them all.

And if humanity returns your love, you might get elected...

And it was all over:

And it was done with the help of God, and not any governor.

And leave the field to Gooper and his wife?

And love.

And some memories.

And that is my present to you.

And that's all he left you?

And that's no lie.

And the sound of that was like Skipper screaming for help.

And then I knew what I was going to do.

And then that phone...

And they don't hang up on their wives. They don't hang up on life.

And we can drive back to New Orleans tonight.

And we'll help each other be happy.

And why so many allusions to you and Rainbow Hill?

And you drag it through the gutter!

And you'll never have to bury me like I did him.

Answer me!

Answer me!

Anybody at all in your whole life?

Anybody ever tell you you were a back aching Puritan?

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere!

AP got hold of it too.

Are you all crazy?

Are you bringing that party up here or not?

Are you crying 'cause you're childless?

Are you ready to settle for ten cent beer?

Are you saying nothing happened between you and Skipper?

Are you still blaming me for Skipper's death?

Aren't you drinking to that?

Aren't you putting it on a little thick?

As far as Brick is concerned...

Ask her.

At least give him this present...

Avarice and greed!

Avarice.

Bad breaks. An off day.

Because I let him down.

Because I used to, and people like to do what they used to do...

Because somebody let him down.

Because they shut you out and you hated that.

Because you can't play football anymore?

Because you lost your job? I'll get it back for you!

Because your brother's children have got no necks.

Believe me, it is desperate, and she has got it.

Best known tramp on the boxcar circuit.

Big Daddy don't know what he owns.

Big Daddy dotes on you, honey.

Big Daddy takes a drink now and then. I don't trust a man who don't drink.

Big Daddy wanted me to become a lawyer. I did.

Big Daddy wants to know. Tell him!

BIG DADDY: [ Groans ] At least you're not too numb...

BIG DADDY: And it's here right now.

BIG DADDY: Are you stuck out there? MAE: I was just passing by.

BIG DADDY: Are you sure of that? BRICK: Yes.

BIG DADDY: Because you were drunk!

BIG DADDY: Brick!

BIG DADDY: Doc, do you want to tell them the news?

BIG DADDY: Get out of here! Leave us alone! Why do you drink?

BIG DADDY: He was a crutch for you too, wasn't he?

BIG DADDY: Hello, Bucky!

BIG DADDY: I can't stand Gooper and Mae and those five screaming monkeys.

BIG DADDY: I had one last year and the year before. Didn't see you then.

BIG DADDY: I was calling Brick.

BIG DADDY: I'll talk like I want to on my birthday, or any other rotten day.

BIG DADDY: I'm not kidding. BRICK: No, sir, I know you're not kidding.

BIG DADDY: Ida, will you keep quiet?

BIG DADDY: If I was married to you three years...

BIG DADDY: Is that why you quit sports announcing?

BIG DADDY: Let it be painful. BRICK: I can crawl and hop if I have to.

BIG DADDY: Maggie, come here.

BIG DADDY: Maybe he thought he was coming to my funeral instead.

BIG DADDY: Mendacity!

BIG DADDY: No, I won't! BRICK: I'm waiting for that click...

BIG DADDY: No, you're not, you drunken whelp!

BIG DADDY: Now wait a minute! BRICK: Or I'll drive myself.

BIG DADDY: On the football field! BRICK: Anytime, anywhere, anyplace!

BIG DADDY: She's got good taste that girl. BRICK: In some things, yes...

BIG DADDY: That's funny.

BIG DADDY: Then why are you and Sister Woman scurrying and scrounging around?

BIG DADDY: They run and tell Big Mama everything they hear.

BIG DADDY: We can try.

BIG DADDY: What did she do?

BIG DADDY: What did you do that for? BRICK: Do what?

BIG DADDY: What were you doing on the high school athletic field at 3:00 AM?

BIG DADDY: What's the matter with that woman?

BIG DADDY: What's wrong with you? MAE: She's just so happy.

BIG DADDY: Where are you going? BRICK: Home.

BIG DADDY: Where are you going? BRICK: To get another bottle.

BIG DADDY: Why are you so excited? BRICK: Go ahead, say it!

BIG DADDY: Why did your big strong man fall apart?

BIG DADDY: You had better know why you drink or give it up!

BIG DADDY: You know about clicks, don't you?

BIG DADDY: You're just feeling sorry for yourself. That's all it is. Self pity!

BIG DADDY: You've a real liquor problem. BRICK: Yes, sir.

BIG DADDY: Your woman's got a better shape on her...

Big Daddy! Now what makes him so big?

Big Daddy?

Big Daddy?

Big Daddy's 100 percent...

Big Daddy's a jolly good fellow

Big Daddy's calling you.

Big Daddy's going to live.

Big Mama needs you.

Big Mama wants to know the truth about the clinic report.

Big Mama went wild in it.

Big Mama, take them out for me.

Big Mama, you've had a shock.

BIG MAMA: And candied yams.

BIG MAMA: Big Daddy, can you hear me?

BIG MAMA: Brick, honey!

BIG MAMA: He loves children! GOOPER: Of course he does!

BIG MAMA: He'll take hold of things. MAE: What things?

BIG MAMA: Here comes Big Daddy's birthday!

BIG MAMA: How does your leg feel, honey?

BIG MAMA: I know...

BIG MAMA: Instead of picking on theirs? GOOPER: Big Mama!

BIG MAMA: It won't be the first time I've seen Brick not dressed.

BIG MAMA: Kit and caboodle, son.

BIG MAMA: Look at Big Daddy eat! Ain't it something to thank your stars for?

BIG MAMA: Maggie, Brick! GOOPER: Now, now, Big Mama...

BIG MAMA: Put them away before I tear them up. I don't know what's in them.

BIG MAMA: Shall I read them? BIG DADDY: No!

BIG MAMA: Son!

BIG MAMA: Sticky rain always makes me sick.

BIG MAMA: Stop that kind of talk!

BIG MAMA: Then stop talking like your father's dead and me along with him.

BIG MAMA: What are you all surrounding me for?

BIG MAMA: What are you doing?

BIG MAMA: What's this door doing locked?

BIG MAMA: What's wrong? You've all got such long faces.

BIG MAMA: Where is it?

BIG MAMA: Why are you shouting? I can't stand it!

BIG MAMA: You can open up your birthday present.

BIG MAMA: You don't mean that. BIG DADDY: Yes, I do mean it.

Big Mama's already on their side.

Big news.

Bought most of it...

Boy, I've lived with mendacity. Why can't you live with it?

Boy, sometimes you worry me.

Breaking your ankle last night on the high school field.

Brick loves you! He does!

Brick never carried a thing in his life but a football or a highball.

Brick, honey, I brought you something to eat.

Brick, honey, I brought you something to eat.

Brick, honey...

Brick, hurry on out!

Brick, wait!

BRICK: [ Shouts ] Say it!

BRICK: And you say...

BRICK: Are you planning on meeting Big Daddy's plane?

BRICK: Because I like to drink.

BRICK: Come on up here.

BRICK: Didn't you ever look up to anybody?

BRICK: Don't make a fool of yourself.

BRICK: Freshening up my drink.

BRICK: Give it to Gooper and Mae.

BRICK: Give me your hand. BIG DADDY: I don't want your hand!

BRICK: Give me your hand. BIG DADDY: I don't want your hand!

BRICK: He's all right?

BRICK: Hey, everybody!

BRICK: I don't know.

BRICK: I guess so. Yes, sir, that's it.

BRICK: I wasn't conscious of looking at you.

BRICK: I'm not hungry.

BRICK: I'm sorry.

BRICK: I've already heard the good news... DR. BAUGH: It's bad news.

BRICK: Laughing at what?

BRICK: Let go.

BRICK: Not yet. Now, give me that bottle.

BRICK: Since when did a man's smell ever injure your sensitive feelings?

BRICK: Sure, somebody else's truth!

BRICK: That's the way to feel.

BRICK: We're leaving.

BRICK: Why didn't Skipper like you?

BRICK: Why do you call Gooper's kiddies no neck monsters?

BRICK: You're a liar!

Brick!

Brick?

Brick?

Brick...

Brick's birthday present for Big Daddy.

Brick's down there with him. He'll help Big Daddy.

Brick's getting dressed, Big Mama.

Bull!

Bull!

Bunch of old worn out places. It's just a big fire sale.

But at the last second...

But does he love you?

But how in hell do you imagine you're going to have a child...

But I didn't see what happened in Skipper's hotel room.

But not if it meant losing you.

But now I'm going to take things easy with them.

But Skipper is dead!

But the truth is always there in the morning, isn't it?

But there was one thing that was sure.

But what?

But you can't be old without it.

By the man I worshiped.

Can I come in?

Can I get you something cool?

Can you say it without a drink?

Can't you stop your child from putting her hands in the ice cream?

Can't you understand? I never wanted your place or money.

Careful, your claws are showing.

Cats jump off roofs and land uninjured. Do it. Jump.

Chase him out of the window of that Chicago hotel?

Chicago: 47, Dixie Stars: 0.

Children were mighty important to Big Daddy, even then.

CHILDREN: [ Sing ] ''Boom, boom and it makes me crazy''

CHILDREN: [ Sing ] ''Jesus wants me for a sunbeam

CHILDREN: [ Sing ] ''Jesus wants me for a sunbeam''

CHILDREN: [ Sing ] ''We love you when we're with you

Church! It bores me, but I go.

Clickety click.

Close on $10 million in cash and blue chip stocks...

Close that door.

Cologne.

Come on, Maggie!

Come out of there. I want to give you the news about Big Daddy.

Congratulations, Big Daddy, on your birthday.

Couldn't keep it out of the local paper.

Couldn't you at least wash your hands before you did that?

Darling Big Daddy!

DEACON: Amen!

DEACON: Clyde Fletcher's widow, a generous woman of fine character.

DEACON: Guess what memorial Gus's family gave?

DEACON: In the name of every person in this county...

DEACON: In the name of every person in this county...

DEACON: Not at all.

DEACON: That's all right. I was... BIG DADDY: Good night, Deacon.

DEACON: The preacher almost cried...

Deacon!

Describing what I can't do while others do it?

Did he ever let anyone love him?

Did he ever let anyone love him?

Did I tell you all them stories about my old man?

Did I?

Did that little bitty girl shove your big hero out all by herself?

Did you ever hear so many dog's names tagged on to children?

Did you ever in your born days hear such a bald faced lie?

Did you notice how he ate?

Did you see what she did?

Didn't you ever believe in anything, anybody?

Didn't you notice an unpleasant smell of mendacity in this room?

Didn't you notice it, Brick?

Didn't you notice the powerful and obnoxious odor of mendacity?

DIXIE: What were you jumping high hurdles for?

DIXIE: What's Uncle Brick doing on the floor?

Do I dislike him?

Do I have to lock all the doors around here to have a private conversation?

Do we?

Do you all know how he proposed to me? I was four months swole with Gooper...

Do you believe that, Gooper?

Do you expect me to turn over 28,000 acres of the richest land...

Do you know many drinking men?

Do you know what I'm thinking?

Do you make Brick happy?

Do you think a shot of that whisky would injure my spastic condition?

Do you want to be hit with this crutch?

Doc, isn't it great?

Doc, isn't it great?

Doc!

Does Brick know?

Don't close that door.

Don't cry.

Don't guess! It's too important!

Don't start picking on Deacon.

Don't talk about graves when we don't know if Big Daddy's going to live or die.

Don't they get any intermission?

Don't you believe it?

Don't you care nothing about him?

Don't you think I know that?

Don't you want to ride with the children?

Don't, son.

Dr. Baugh wouldn't lie to Big Daddy.

DR. BAUGH: Brick!

DR. BAUGH: Excuse me.

DR. BAUGH: Is Brick here?

DR. BAUGH: It's gone past the knife. MAE: He's dying, Big Mama.

DR. BAUGH: No need to, Ida. We'll be coming up in a minute.

DR. BAUGH: Well, Ida...

Dreaming and drinking your life away.

Especially 'cause, if they have no necks you can't wring them. Right, honey?

Especially the notions of a professional team.

Even that.

Even when he had that awful back injury in football.

Even with my eyes closed, I just see you.

Ever since Big Daddy's health started failing...

Every scrap on this table was raised right here on this place, Deacon.

Everybody gets that.

Everybody keeps hollering about the truth.

Everybody knows Big Daddy's...

Everybody, including Big Daddy, owes thanks to those in high places who...

Everything but stealing chickens.

Excuse me, sir.

Fair or not, I want to ask you a question.

Feel embarrassed!

Feeling sorry for me or you?

Figuring on somebody kicking off around here?

Filling my Coke with bourbon so I can stand it? You'll get that back for me?

First thing Big Daddy asked about was you.

Five head of them already and more coming.

Football, baby!

Football, baby!

For backing me up in my lie.

For once, look at me as I really am.

For the most disgusting, sordid reasons on earth.

For you, Papa.

For your birthday, what else?

Freedom to run from town to town.

Gave us nothing!

Get me out of this. I want to talk to Brick.

Get me that...

Get out of my way, Maggie!

Get out of my way.

Get out of there!

Get ready.

Give me my crutch, Maggie.

Give me my crutch.

Give me something to wash this tablet down with.

Give me your hand.

Give us a running account of the all American bust.

Go ahead, play.

Go ahead!

Go get in the car. We're all going to go.

Go on, tell him.

Go on. Blow out them candles on that stupid cake.

Go on. Close the door after you.

Good for you!

Good Lord! Do you think I'd care?

Good night, everybody. Bless each and every one in this place.

Good!

Gooper is your firstborn!

Gooper said that Skipper was...

Gooper say he hopes...

Gooper still cherishes the illusion he took a giant step up the social ladder...

GOOPER: At least read them.

GOOPER: Brick...

GOOPER: Get Dr. Baugh! MAE: Where is he?

GOOPER: Go get my briefcase. MAE: Yes, honey.

GOOPER: Great news! BIG MAMA: Isn't that great news?

GOOPER: He can't even stand being in the same room with me.

GOOPER: He is putting it down, all right! BIG MAMA: Turn that off!

GOOPER: He may have to pass up the Sugar Bowl this year.

GOOPER: He'll just drink all the whisky in the state.

GOOPER: Here we are!

GOOPER: I hope he doesn't regret it.

GOOPER: I'm outraged by this kind of talk.

GOOPER: I'm your son, too. MAE: Gooper's your firstborn.

GOOPER: Instead of the needle, haven't you got a pill to make the pain disappear?

GOOPER: It's time we had that talk, Doc.

GOOPER: Keep quiet!

GOOPER: Mae, shut up!

GOOPER: Nothing. Nothing much of anything at all.

GOOPER: Now, listen to me! BIG MAMA: No!

GOOPER: Thanks for everything, Doc. We sure do appreciate...

GOOPER: That's very funny!

GOOPER: The point is I won't see this place ruined by a drunken ex football hero.

GOOPER: We're leaving, Big Mama. BIG MAMA: I'm coming!

GOOPER: What were they fighting about? DR. BAUGH: We didn't discuss it.

GOOPER: Who gave you that window?

GOOPER: Why not go up and drink with Brick?

GOOPER: Will you let me talk, please?

GOOPER: Wishing you happy birthday.

GOOPER: You could at least read them.

GOOPER: You look fine, Big Daddy.

Gooper?

Gooper's wife, she's a good breeder. You'll have to admit she's fertile.

Got any idea what I'm worth? Ask Gooper.

Got drunk again and tried to jump the high hurdles at 3:00 AM.

Hallelujah, St. Maggie.

Happy at having you with him.

Has the storm done any damage?

Have you, Maggie?

Haven't I served my term? Can I get a pardon?

He ain't putting this place in anybody's hands.

He ate like a P l G hog.

He blames me for Skipper's death.

He could've gotten a spot on any pro team in the country.

He didn't need any coaxing.

He didn't need any team of his own.

He don't mean it, Sister Woman.

He even seemed to have the same idea.

He had the most thorough examination at the Oppenheim Clinic.

He has no right to slander...

He hasn't a chance.

He helped himself twice to hopping John.

He just can't stand Brother Man and his wife...

He just loves hopping John. We had a real country dinner.

He kept babbling, ''Help me.''

He kept saying, ''Why did Brick hang up on me? ''

He kissed me.

He knows to the penny unless I miss my guess.

He lapped them up.

He likes me.

He loves his family.

He loves them around, but it strains his nerves.

He played all right!

He said get married. I did.

He said have kids. I did.

He said live in Memphis. I did.

He says ''bull'' when he's disgusted.

He says there's no reason why we can't have a child...

He started crying:

He walked toward me...

He wants some more ice, Miss Margaret.

He was half crazy.

He was more than willing.

He was sick.

He wasn't good enough on his own.

He wasn't himself. I could tell he was all worked up.

He worked once in a while as a field hand. I'd tag along.

He wouldn't come out.

He'd busted some furniture...

He'd never put this place in irresponsible hands!

He'll be down directly.

He's always had to carry a bigger load of the responsibilities than Brick.

He's as sound as a dollar. And now he knows he is.

He's going to die.

He's got the stomach upset. It's made him irritable.

He's his sassy old self again, all right!

He's probably just a little worn out, that's all.

He's something to say about Big Daddy.

He's still getting dressed.

He's still got an eye for girls.

Heard some mighty loud talking. What's the powwow about?

Hello, children.

Hello, Mae.

Here comes that birthday party!

Here comes that party, here we come!

Here.

Here's to my...

Heroes in the real world...

Hey, everybody, you know the first time Big Daddy kissed me, I fainted.

Hey, everybody!

Himself, I guess.

His big heart, his big belly...

His first professional game without Brick.

His stomach's upset, Ida.

Hold on a minute!

Hopeless?

How about a birthday kiss, honey?

How about some nice music to start the party off with?

How can she have a child by you, when you won't even...

How could you do that to a child?

How did Maggie take this great and true friendship?

How does one drowning man...

How long does this have to go on, this punishment?

How would he know?

How would you know?

How would you know?

How'd you like that, baby?

How's the ankle?

Hugh and Betsy have got to go. They're waiting to say goodbye.

Hundreds of them from every corner of this great state...

Hurt much when you put weight on it?

Hush up!

Hush up!

I ain't going to die.

I ain't letting go for a long time yet, if they're waiting for that.

I always get that boy's bowls mixed up.

I am not going down there. Not for you and not for Big Daddy!

I built this place with no help from you.

I buried him in a meadow, alongside a railroad track.

I came to apologize.

I can breathe.

I can discuss my brother with my family members...

I can just see Gooper falling for Her Majesty...

I can tell.

I can wait and see if you pull yourself together or not.

I can't live on this way.

I can't see any man but you.

I can't talk to you!

I could depend on him.

I could kill you with this crutch.

I could lean on him, in school and out of it.

I couldn't play that Sunday. I wasn't in Chicago.

I deserved that. But not this time. This time you're wrong.

I did and I do.

I did so much.

I didn't expect to spend my honeymoon in the locker room with the boys.

I didn't get him a present.

I didn't get rid of him at all.

I do.

I don't believe that.

I don't deserve that!

I don't even know what that is.

I don't give a damn whether Big Daddy likes me...

I don't have to turn it over to any of you!

I don't know what to believe in. What's the good of living?

I don't know, just find him.

I don't mind making a fool of myself over you.

I don't need any doctor.

I don't need anyone to hold my hand.

I don't want his money!

I don't want things!

I don't want to hear about it!

I don't want to know what's in them.

I don't want to know.

I don't want to own anything!

I don't want to talk about that.

I don't want your hand. To hell with all lies and liars!

I even loved your hate and your hardness.

I feel all the time like a cat on a hot tin roof.

I gave her an empire.

I hate apologies. Especially for the truth.

I hate sneaking and spying! It makes me puke!

I have an announcement.

I have Brick's child in my body.

I have never seen such malice toward a brother.

I haven't given you my present yet but I will now.

I haven't heard that mechanical click yet.

I hope he doesn't have to pay for it later on.

I hurt him really bad.

I hurt him, Maggie.

I intend to protect my interests.

I just can't stand the way that Mae and Gooper are...

I just hate locked doors in the house.

I just want you to get dressed and come to Big Daddy's birthday party.

I know Big Daddy's just as proud as we are...

I know something that would make you cool and fresh.

I know what it's like to lose somebody you love.

I know what she said, and I know exactly what she meant.

I know you better than you think.

I let him down.

I lied to them.

I like you, son, but why should I subsidize worthless behavior?

I lost you anyway.

I love humanity. That's my reward.

I loved her. I gave her...

I made a pastureland out of this place when it was nothing but a swamp.

I mean it! Shut up!

I mean, inside he was real deep down scared...

I mind. I feel embarrassed for you.

I need him.

I never saw you cry before. Did you ever cry as a kid?

I never thought you would stoop to her level!

I picked them myself.

I really am, you know.

I reckon I never loved anything as much as that...

I rode with him to the hospital.

I scratched on his door and begged him to let me in.

I stepped on that foot and now I'm in pain.

I think I made my mistake when I tried to tell you about Skipper.

I think it's mighty fine how that old fellow, on death's doorstep...

I think they're fixing to sit down at the table.

I think you're passing the buck.

I think you've even got better looking since you went on the bottle.

I thought he'd hit me.

I thought I'd check his ankle.

I thought, coming home from the clinic today, ''Now we'll be happy here.''

I told her to wash her hands first.

I told him already.

I told him the truth coming in from the airfield.

I want a drink.

I want a part of me to keep living. I won't have it end with the grave.

I want Brick.

I want Brick.

I want my lawyer in the morning. My lawyer!

I want to know about my husband.

I want to know!

I want to see everything and feel everything.

I want to think clear.

I want you to get that in your heads. Both of you.

I wanted to get rid of Skipper.

I wanted you to love me.

I was ashamed of that miserable, old tramp.

I was conscious of it.

I was just delivering him to you.

I was riding boxcars when I was nine, something you never had to do.

I was running and jumping the hurdles. They've got too high for me now.

I was trying to win back my husband.

I wasn't there.

I went to a doctor in Memphis.

I won't break.

I won't let you persuade Big Daddy to...

I wouldn't go down to him right now.

I wouldn't want to be the one to tell him.

I'd do that.

I'd prove it by showing...

I'd show Brick that their deep, true friendship was a big lie.

I'll be right down. Tell them to hold their horses.

I'll bury you.

I'll drink to that!

I'll not only grow my own cotton, I'll weave it and market it.

I'll outlive you.

I'll tell you what they're up to, boy of mine.

I'll tell you, I still have a feeling for women, and I'm 65.

I'll tell you...

I'll win all right.

I'm a failure. I'm a drunk.

I'm alive!

I'm ashamed!

I'm asking you. How should I know if you don't?

I'm coming down.

I'm coming.

I'm fond of him.

I'm genuinely fond of that old man.

I'm going home tonight. Now!

I'm going out to look this place over before I give it up.

I'm going to be happy!

I'm going to live, Maggie. I'm going to live.

I'm going to move you and Gooper out of that room.

I'm going to open up all these boxes.

I'm going to pick me a choice woman...

I'm more determined than you think.

I'm not a corporation lawyer for nothing.

I'm not butting in on more talk about memorial stained glass windows, am I?

I'm not famous.

I'm not going to stupefy myself with that stuff.

I'm not living with you. We occupy the same cage, that's all!

I'm not!

I'm so happy. I've just got to cry or something.

I'm talking in Big Daddy's language. I'm his wife, not his widow. His wife!

I'm the only boss around here.

I'm warning you, Trixie. Gooper!

I've appealed for common decency and fair play.

I've become hard and frantic and cruel.

I've been his one and only lover, haven't I, sweetheart?

I've been so...

I've got a million clicks in my guts.

I've got a million different kinds of feelings left in me.

I've got news, honey!

I've got the guts to die.

I've known a good number.

I've put up with a lot of bull around here because I thought I was dying.

I've seen that look before...

I've seen you out there on your empire...

I've suddenly noticed you don't call me Big Daddy anymore.

I've tried to tell him a hundred times but he won't let me.

I've wasted so much time.

Ida?

If he's got money, he buys and he buys.

If that pain gets too bad...

If there's no difference, you write the card!

If you aren't careful, you'll crawl out this family and be drinking on skid row.

If you didn't do it, start doing it.

If you don't like Maggie, get rid of her! What are you doing now?

If you needed a Big Daddy, why didn't you come to me?

If you want to fight for a piece of his carcass...

If you want to know why Skipper cracked up, ask Maggie the cat.

If you wanted someone to lean on, why Skipper? Why not me? I'm your father.

If you've got to use that kind of language...

IMAGINARY FANS: [ Chanting ] We want Pollitt. Brick Pollitt.

In all these years you never believed I loved you.

In all these years you never believed I loved you.

Inside: Pure jelly!

Into what?

Is he still drinking this stuff much?

Is it any wonder?

Is it giving him much pain?

Is that plain to you, Ida? Is that perfectly clear to you?

Is that true?

Is there something I don't know, Doc?

Isn't it an awful joke, honey?

Isn't that so?

It didn't matter how. I would've done anything.

It kept ringing louder and louder.

It might do it some good.

It must be getting on to election time, hey, Deacon?

It rang and it rang and it wouldn't stop ringing.

It was kind of funny. I'd never had a beau...

It was the punch bowl, honey.

It was...

It wasn't Big Daddy's fault. It was just...

It wasn't the money, it was the cheers.

It works both ways.

It's a deliberate campaign to ruin Brick.

It's a fact. Ain't that so, honey?

It's a place that's famous for treating famous alcoholics and dope fiends.

It's a plan to protect the Delta's biggest estate from irresponsibility.

It's cool on the lawn.

It's death...

It's easing somewhat now.

It's got to be told and you never let me tell it. I love you...

It's got to be your handwriting. It's your present.

It's hopeless. He knows it, too.

It's like locking the door on a fire to forget the house is burning.

It's Maggie who's upsetting her.

It's my pain.

It's no use pretending anymore.

It's no use. We talk in circles. We have nothing to say to each other!

It's none of your business what goes on in here between Brick and Maggie.

It's not losing this place, it's Big Mama.

It's not only remarkable and admirable, it's downright satisfying.

It's obvious to everybody. Especially to him.

It's obvious what they're up to.

It's still kind of a secret, but...

It's time we all had our talk.

It's too late to stop now.

It's wet from rain.

It's what we expected.

Jump where?

Just a spastic colon. And that's all.

Just like I can tell he likes me.

Just staying on it, I guess...

Just write a few words on this card.

Just write, ''Love, Brick''...

Keep still.

Kiss me!

Kiss your grandmother.

Knives sharpening themselves.

Know that Big Daddy is dying of...

LACEY: Can I help you, Mr. Brick?

Lean on me, baby.

Let a little air circulate.

Let go, Maggie!

Let me go home. Leave the place to Gooper and Mae.

Let them have it all.

Let's face facts, baby.

Let's go home.