Man's Favorite Sport?
“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.
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Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-10
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Roger Willoughby
Paula Prentiss
Abigail Page
Maria Perschy
Isolde 'Easy' Mueller
John McGiver
William Cadwalader
Charlene Holt
Tex Connors
Roscoe Karns
Major Phipps
James Westerfield
Policeman
Norman Alden
John Screaming Eagle
Forrest Lewis
Harvey Skaggs
Regis Toomey
Bagley
Tyler McVey
Customer Bush
Kathie Browne
Marcia
Tom Allen
Bit Part (uncredited)
Jim Bannon
Forest Ranger (uncredited)
Holger Bendixen
Fisherman (uncredited)
Joan Boston
Joan (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Bartender at Rotating Bar (uncredited)
Boyd Cabeen
Fisherman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
January 31, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Frank, John Fenton Murray, Steve McNeil, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Man's Favorite Sport?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Gibraltar Productions, Laurel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Pat Frank, John Fenton Murray, Steve McNeil, Howard Hawks
Henry Mancini
Russell Harlan
Stuart Gilmore
Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
John Fenton Murray
Writer
Steve McNeil
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Howard Hawks
Producer
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Howard Hawks
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man's Favorite Sport?
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What is Man's Favorite Sport? about?
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.
Who directed Man's Favorite Sport??
Man's Favorite Sport? was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Man's Favorite Sport??
The principal cast of Man's Favorite Sport? includes Rock Hudson, Paula Prentiss, Maria Perschy, John McGiver, Charlene Holt.
When was Man's Favorite Sport? released and how long is it?
Man's Favorite Sport? was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Man's Favorite Sport? make at the box office?
Man's Favorite Sport? grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Man's Favorite Sport??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man's Favorite Sport? was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man's Favorite Sport??
Man's Favorite Sport? holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).