Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1964 · 2h 0m

Man's Favorite Sport?

Man's Favorite Sport? poster
Director
Howard Hawks
Cast
Rock Hudson as Roger Willoughby Paula Prentiss as Abigail Page Maria Perschy as Isolde 'Easy' Mueller John McGiver as William Cadwalader Charlene Holt as Tex Connors Roscoe Karns as Major Phipps
Crew
Russell Harlan — Director of Photography Stuart Gilmore — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer John Fenton Murray — Writer Steve McNeil — Writer Pat Frank — Story
Tagline

It takes a girl to supply the answer!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Man's Favorite Sport? — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
fishingromcomcontestscrewball comedyfiancé fiancée relationshipfarce
Key Collaborators
Howard Hawks Director Russell Harlan Director of Photography Stuart Gilmore Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer John Fenton Murray Writer Steve McNeil Writer Pat Frank Story Howard Hawks Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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