Man’s Favorite Sport? (1964): Cast & Plot
Man’s Favorite Sport? is a 1964 romantic comedy directed by Howard Hawks, starring Rock Hudson as Roger Willoughby, John McGiver and Maria Perschy. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man’s Favorite Sport? About?
The premise of Man’s Favorite Sport? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Renowned fishing pundit Roger Willoughby hides a secret: despite his reputation, he has never actually cast a line. When Abigail Paige, an insistent yet endearing young woman, persuades his boss to enter him in the annual fishing tournament, Roger is forced to confront his lack of experience and prove himself.
Man’s Favorite Sport? Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- fisherman
- revolving bar
- partial remake
- screwball comedy
- san francisco california
- lake
- lodge
- rain
- fiance fiancee relationship
- bear
- writer
- slapstick comedy
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- neo screwball comedy
- alden and holt
- romantic comedy
- hawks and holt
- blonde
- mancini and hudson
- man kisses a woman
- three word title
- jealous woman
- feel good romance
- fishing
- contest
- player piano
- brunette
- redhead
- male female relationship
- boss
- remake
- plaster of paris bandage
Man’s Favorite Sport? Cast & Characters
Rock Hudson leads the cast as Roger Willoughby, with John McGiver as William Cadwalader and Maria Perschy as Isolde 'Easy' Mueller. Directed by Howard Hawks; 39 actors are credited in all.
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Director Howard Hawks
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Rock Hudson as Roger Willoughby -
John McGiver as William Cadwalader - Maria Perschy as Isolde 'Easy' Mueller
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Paula Prentiss as Abigail Page
Also Starring in Man’s Favorite Sport?
· 35 more- Charlene Holt Tex Connors
- Jeffrey Sayre Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Regis Toomey Bagley
- Paul Bryar Bartender at Rotating Bar (uncredited)
- George Ford Fisherman (uncredited)
- Roscoe Karns Major Phipps
- Cap Somers Fisherman (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Fisherman (uncredited)
- Shep Houghton Fisherman (uncredited)
- James Westerfield Policeman
- Norman Alden John Screaming Eagle
- Paul Langton Jim Stern (uncredited)
- Edy Williams Second Girl (uncredited)
- Jim Bannon Forest Ranger (uncredited)
- Don Ames Fisherman (uncredited)
- Forrest Lewis Harvey Skaggs
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- Tyler McVey Customer Bush
- Boyd Cabeen Fisherman (uncredited)
- Med Flory Tucker (uncredited)
- Tom Allen Bit Part (uncredited)
- Ollie O'Toole Waiter (uncredited)
- Joan Tewkesbury Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
- Kathie Browne Marcia
- Bill Cassady Bar customer (uncredited)
- Ed Holmes Bit Part (uncredited)
- Margaret Sheridan Maggie, Cadwalader's Secretary (uncredited)
- Dianne Simpson Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Ed Stoddard Escort (uncredited)
- Holger Bendixen Fisherman (uncredited)
- Lincoln Demyan Scoutmaster (uncredited)
- Betty Hanna Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
- Joan Boston Joan (uncredited)
- Elise Kraal Girl on Motorbike (uncredited)
- Christopher White Boy Scout (uncredited)
- Edmund Williams Harry, the Desk Clerk (uncredited)
More from Howard Hawks
More films directed by Howard Hawks, best-rated first: Rio Bravo, To Have and Have Not, Bringing Up Baby and The Big Sleep.
Man’s Favorite Sport? Plot Summary
What happens in Man’s Favorite Sport? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this lighthearted comedy set around a lakeside fishing tournament, Roger Willoughby is a top salesman at Abercrombie & Fitch, known for hawking recreational fishing gear and for giving advice he has only heard from customers. He publicly reveals an unusual honesty: he has never fished, cannot swim, and hates the taste of fish. His expertise comes from listening, not from firsthand experience.
His boss, William Cadwalader, orders him to enter the Lake Wakapoogee tournament to boost business, a plan supported by Isolde “Easy” Mueller, the lodge owner’s daughter, and Abigail Page, the lodge’s director of public relations and Easy’s friend. Although he balks at the idea, Abigail—an accomplished angler—promises to teach him to fish before the competition.
Full summary
The whole story of Man’s Favorite Sport?, scene by scene
Man’s Favorite Sport? Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Man’s Favorite Sport?.
How Well Do You Know Man’s Favorite Sport??
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the top salesman who is sent to the fishing tournament?
Cars in Man’s Favorite Sport?
17 cars on screen, including the 1963 Ford Falcon Futura and the 1963 Honda C 105 T.
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1963 Ford Falcon Futura Important role -
1963 Honda C 105 T Important role -
1963 Jeep Wagoneer Important role -
1959 NSU Sport Prinz Important role
Man’s Favorite Sport? Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Lo sport preferito dall'uomo?” and “Su juego favorito”.
- Also known as
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- Lo sport preferito dall'uomo?
- Su juego favorito
- Любимый спорт мужчин
- Lo sport preferito dall'uomo
- Ein Goldfisch an der Leine
- Le Sport favori de l'homme
- O Esporte Favorito dos Homens
- 湖畔春晓
- Любимият спорт на мъжете
- A férfiak kedvenc sportja
- Ulubiony sport mężczyzn?
- El deporte predilecto del hombre
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- Ραντεβού στη γαλάζια λίμνη
- 맨스 페이버릿 스포츠?
- L’esport favorit de l’home
- En flicka på kroken
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Movies Like Man’s Favorite Sport?
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gone Fishin’, Fishing for Love and Love in the Rough.
Man’s Favorite Sport? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man’s Favorite Sport?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man’s Favorite Sport??
Man’s Favorite Sport? runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Man’s Favorite Sport? released?
Man’s Favorite Sport? was released on January 30, 1964.
Who directed Man’s Favorite Sport??
Man’s Favorite Sport? was directed by Howard Hawks.
More films by Howard Hawks Who is in the cast of Man’s Favorite Sport??
Man’s Favorite Sport? stars Rock Hudson as Roger Willoughby, John McGiver as William Cadwalader and Maria Perschy as Isolde 'Easy' Mueller, among 39 credited actors.
Does Man’s Favorite Sport? have a post-credit scene?
No. Man’s Favorite Sport? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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