Man's Favorite Sport? | 
 enlarge | Director: Howard Hawks
Actors: Rock Hudson, Paula Prentiss, Maria Perschy, John Mcgiver, Charlene Holt
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 4057
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 121
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 025192264429
ISBN: 0783279035
UPC: 025192264429
EAN: 9780783279039
ASIN: B00009IB1F
Theatrical Release Date: January 29, 1964
Release Date: July 1, 2003
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Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: NR
Release Date: 1-JUL-2003
Media Type: DVD
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 Who are these reviewers? July 21, 2008
I had never seen this movie, and looked forward to viewing it, in part because I think that Howard Hawks may have been the grestest American movie director. I began to worry during the credits which played to possibly the worst movie theme I have ever heard. When I saw the theme was credited to Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini, I was stunned. Then the movie began, and I suppose it was okay if you like comedies that never make you laugh. The movie almost seemed to be an in-joke on Hudson's double life, but I don't suppose that can be proved. Why did the writers have Hudson reveal his secret to Prentiss in the first few minutes? Wouldn't concealment until near the end have given more comic opportunities? Was the fake Indian chief funny even in 1963? I think Hawks forgot at times that he was not directing Cary Grant, whose subtleties and physical grace (with him the scene of climbing upside down into Prentiss's car might actually have been funny) would have added some humor on their own. Hudson was not without a lesser talent , but you don't see it in this movie.
 PURE INTERAINMENT April 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
THIS IS MY FAVORITE ROMANCE MOVIE OF ALL TIME--RIGHT BEHIND THE SECOND AND FIRST "AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER" AND "ROME ADVENTURE" NONE OF THAT HORRIBLE ANIMALISM SEX--BUT PURE UNADULTERATED PLAYFUL WINNING OF THE HEART OF ANOTHER---GENTLY, TENDERLY, SWEETLY! THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH STARS SHOWING THE INDICATE MY PLEASURE IN THE WATCHING OF THIS MASTERPIECE, OF THE DANCE OF HEARTS FULL OF LOVE. PROBABLY WATCHED THIS 20 TIMES. NEVER TIRE OF THE ENJOYMENT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!! RICHARD MILLER
Man's Favorite Sport March 19, 2008
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
This is a classic example of the old saying "those that can't do - teach". Rock Hudson plays Roger Willoughby a writer portrayed to be an expert at fishing that has never been in his life. When he is entered in a fishing tournament as the resident expert, he is in a pickle. Paula Prentiss plays Abigail Page the unsuspecting one that got him into the tournament. As Roger learns to follow his own advice, it is laugh out loud funny.
 Mans' Favorite Sport March 10, 2008
Typical Rock Hudson -- goofy, love story, and just plain fun. I'd seen it years ago and just wanted it for my collection.
Hudson and Prentiss spell comedy gold! March 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Following some successful romantic comedy teamings with Doris Day ("Pillow Talk", "Lover Come Back") and Gina Lollobrigida ("Come September"), Rock Hudson found another delightful leading lady in Paula Prentiss. MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT? teams them with legendary screwball comedy director Howard Hawks.
MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT? recounts the adventures of angling 'expert' Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) who is invited to take part in a prestigious fishing tournament. However, Roger can't even throw a line, let alone catch a fish! When press agent Abigail Page (the delightful Paula Prentiss) finds out about Roger's problem, she decides to give him the ultimate crash course in fishing...
Initially, director Howard Hawks wanted to fashion this movie as a semi-remake of his 1938 classic "Bringing Up Baby", to the point where he even approached Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn about starring in it!
The film features a great musical score by Henry Mancini as well as fine supporting performances from Maria Perschy and Charlene Holt. The DVD includes the trailer. (Single-sided, dual-layer disc).
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