Man's Favorite Sport?
Man's Favorite Sport?

Movie·1964·2h 0m

Man's Favorite Sport?

It takes a girl to supply the answer!

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Roger Willoughby is a renowned fishing expert, who, unbeknownst to his friends, co-workers, or boss, has never cast a line in his life. One day, he crosses paths with Abigail Paige, a sweetly annoying girl who has just badgered his boss into signing Roger up for an annual fishing tournament.

Written By

Steve McNeil, John Fenton Murray

Producer

Howard Hawks

Cinematography

Russell Harlan

Music

Henry Mancini

Editor

Stuart Gilmore

Themes

fishingromcomcontestscrewball comedyfiancé fiancée relationshipfarce

Production House

Universal Pictures
Gibraltar Productions
Laurel Productions

Audience Score

70%

143 votes

Skip10%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection29%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Roger Willoughby

Paula Prentiss

Paula Prentiss

Abigail Page

Maria Perschy

Maria Perschy

Isolde 'Easy' Mueller

John McGiver

John McGiver

William Cadwalader

Charlene Holt

Charlene Holt

Tex Connors

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

Major Phipps

James Westerfield

James Westerfield

Policeman

Norman Alden

Norman Alden

John Screaming Eagle

Forrest Lewis

Forrest Lewis

Harvey Skaggs

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Bagley

Tyler McVey

Tyler McVey

Customer Bush

Kathie Browne

Kathie Browne

Marcia

Tom Allen

Bit Part (uncredited)

Jim Bannon

Jim Bannon

Forest Ranger (uncredited)

Holger Bendixen

Fisherman (uncredited)

Joan Boston

Joan (uncredited)

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

Bartender at Rotating Bar (uncredited)

Boyd Cabeen

Fisherman (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks

Director, Producer

Russell Harlan

Russell Harlan

Director of Photography

Steve McNeil

Writer

John Fenton Murray

Writer

Pat Frank

Story

Stuart Gilmore

Editor

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

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