"Brick" Pollitt

"Brick" Pollitt is a fictional character who appears in the 1958 film Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He serves as a pivotal character in the film. This character is portrayed by Paul Newman.
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== Throughout Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ==
He is Maggie the Cat's husband and a former athlete who has fallen into a deep depression and relies on alcohol to cope with his emotional struggles. Brick is haunted by the memory of his best friend, Skipper, who died by suicide. He blames Maggie for interfering in his friendship with Skipper and for causing the ultimate rift between them. Brick's relationship with Maggie is strained, and much of the story revolves around their emotional turmoil and attempts to come to terms with their past.
== Appearances ==
*Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Category:Characters
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Paul Newman