16 reviews
Sales Rank: 25606

Format: Black & White, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 95
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: D65164D
ISBN: 0790745984
UPC: 012569516427
EAN: 9780790745985
ASIN: B00004TX2B

Theatrical Release Date: June 13, 1952
Release Date: September 19, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New - Sealed - NOT a Bootleg or Copy - Fast Shipping.

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"There ain't much meat on her, but it's all cherce." October 11, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This isn't much of a movie, but Tracey and Hepburn are just about at the peak of their form together - and are a joy to watch. Hepburn is an all-star athlete and Tracey her manager; she is in love with William Ching, but whenever he's around her she flops: she feels under his thumb.

Hepburn gets to show off her tennis and golf prowess (she was an excellent athlete), but if it weren't for the Tracey-Hepburn magic, the picture wouldn't amount to much. They perform together like a well-oiled and perfectly operating machine, yet are as natural as could be (maybe true love will do that to you). Worth a watch.

5 out of 5 stars

Two stars at top form June 14, 2005
Many consider Katherine Hepburn the greatest actress ever. While Spencer Tracey is undeniably the greatest movie actor (male or female) ever. Combined they are the undisputed screen couple.

Pat and Mike is perhaps the movie that shows them at their most natural. Hepburn was a great athlete. That was her in those scenes. This made it easy for her to concentrate on the famous bantering. The Tracy & Hepburn chemistry was present throughout this film. What also helped was having George Cuckor as the director. (Hepburn and Cukor made a number of films classics together.)

The story is simple. Kate is a sports phenom when women were not allowed to play sports. Spence is an eager promoter who sees dollar signs. What happens is a funny romance.

One thing I would recommend is to buy the Signature Collection box set which has this DVD plus Adam's Rib and Woman of the Year plus the documentary Kate made on Spencer for PBS.

3 out of 5 stars

For the Hepburn/ Tracy fans June 21, 2003
0 out of 8 found this review helpful

A comedy almost classic. I am more disapointed in this multi pro cameo line up with Katheryn in awe playing with them. Her tennis and golf swings are amusing to watch as the balls dribble off to the sides. Watch this when you are bored and cann't sleep.

5 out of 5 stars

Tracy & Hepburn are CLASSIC in this remastered DVD!!! June 1, 2003
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

MGM does a grand job in restoring this 1952 comedy classic to DVD perfection!!! Presented in Black/White, Standard Screen size (4:3 tv aspect ratio - before WideScreen (1953)).

This was Spencer Tracy's & Katherine Hepburn's 7th film together and as always are Classic Team mates!!! Now digitally remastered and on DVD makes it even better. Flawlessly digitalized makes the picture quality absolutely astounding to watch. Hepburns athletism can be more appreciated especially during the golf scenes when she drives the balls into the far distance (only now can we see these tiny spheres in the distance with DVD clarity!).

Summary; Masterfully directed by George Cukor, Athletic Pat (Hepburn) plays a very skillful amateur female sports nut who seems trapped in a rich socialite engaged to be married life. Mike (Tracy) a sports promoter eyes Hepburn in a Pro-Amatuer Golf match & sees a gold mine to be had. Hustling her to turn pro & be his client Hepburn decides this is a way to escape her miserable dominating fiances & to be married life. Hepburn shows hows some amazing athletic talents in golf & tennis. Tracy & Hepburn are a grand pair to watch & Hollywoods 1950's happy ending prevails. This is a keeper and the DVD is a beauty!

Special Features include: Cast & Crew, Behind the Scenes, Theatrical Teaser & Trailer.

Pat & Mike is great family entertainment & Katherine Hepburn shows how women can be independent (wearing slacks), athletic (amazing golfer& tennis player) & feminine (beautiful & vunerable) all in one. Enjoy.

4 out of 5 stars Pat and Mike October 26, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Pat and Mike is a lovely story of a star athlete, played by Katharine Hepburn, who is discovered by a sport's manager, Spencer Tracy. Hepburn's character realizes that she is going to be watched every minute of every day while in training. This companionship between athlete and manager finally turns to love.
In Pat and Mike, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy again play opposite each other. Hepburn also gets to show off the skills in sports and physical agility, which she posesses in real life.