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From legendary Hollywood director Howard Hawks, Man’s Favorite Sport? is a hilarious fish-out-of-water tale in the screwball style of Hawks’ classic Bringing Up Baby. Rock Hudson (Come September, Blindfold) is Roger Willoughby, happily employed as one of the world’s great angling experts. Unfortunately, even his own boss doesn’t know that Roger has never been fishing in his life. So when press agent Abigail Page (Paula Prentiss, What’s New Pussycat?, The Black Marble) arranges for Roger to participate in her resort’s upcoming fishing tournament, he’s thrown into a panic. At the resort, he and Abby commence a crash course to turn him into a genuine outdoorsman—only to have their plan riotously upset by a surprise visit from Roger’s fiancée. With a sparkling score by composer Henry Mancini (The Pink Panther), Man’s Favorite Sport? is a comedy classic you’ll fall for hook, line and sinker!
Special Features:
-NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Michael Schlesinger with Select Remarks by Co-Star Paula Prentiss and Actor/Director Richard Benjamin
-Theatrical Trailer
-Optional English Subtitles
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Man out of comfort zone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy Rock Hudson movies
Glad I found this. Always a good laugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Must see. Humor is great
Love this movie. I first saw this movie as kid. It is humorous & so cute. Rick Hudson was good with this type of humor.
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper
One of my favorite movies.
4.0 out of 5 stars Man's Favorite Sport?
As an actor Rock Hudson wasn't considered to have much potential early in his career. He eventually became a good dramatic actor, it wasn't easy, he wasn't the most gifted or talented but he worked hard at his craft. What a surprise it was when he went into comedy. His pairings with Doris Day, for the most part, are outstanding examples of romantic comedies. Man's Favorite Sport? could have easily had Doris Day also.It is sort of strange to look back on Hudson's career after the revelations came out when he was near death. Whatever his personal preferences he was a solid actor & proved very adept at comedy though it is unique to see his interactions with female leads. Man's Favorite Sport? is a solid comedy that's well worth more than one viewing.Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) is a salesman at a sporting goods store & has the reputation of being a great fisherman, in fact, he has written a book on it. Many customers call and/or visit him to get his advice. What no one knows is that he's never fished in his life. Enter Abigail Page (Paula Prentiss) & Isolde "Easy" Mueller (Maria Perschy- the nickname is never explained) who want Willoughby to enter a fishing tournament. Willoughby confesses to the two women he doesn't have a clue about fishing so they agree to teach him in the seven days before the tournament. Willoughby is extremely unwilling but his boss, William Cadwalader (John McGiver), convinces him it's in the best interest of retaining his job.The laughs abound as Willoughby proves to be as inept as a fisherman there ever was. The scenes with Roger & Abigail are funny & it's inevitable that Abigail falls for him. Unfortunately Roger is engaged & Abigail is a walking disaster. Love & luck overcomes it all & Willoughby wins at both. Then he has to confess that he's never fished in his life.Good solid movie that was directed by one of Hollywood's greatest directors, Howard Hawks. This film has some similarities to his screwball comedies of the thirties & forties. If you're a fan of those you will enjoy this one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fishes From Rock Hudson
This is a forgotten comic gem from master director Howard Hawks (RIO BRAVO). MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT is a throwback to his early screwball comedies featuring Cary Grant and Kate Hepburn (i.e. BRINGING UP BABY) and even pays homage to '...BABY' recreating a scene from the film. In "...BABY", Kate Hepburn's dress is torn at the back, exposing her undergarments, during a posh dinner party. Cary Grant must walk her out by walking behind her and holding her very close in unison with her every step. Rock Hudson does the same thing with actress Maria Perschy in '...Sport' when her dress is torn and exposing her back undergarments during a fishing lodge dinner party. Rodger Willoughby (Hudson) works at a sporting goods store selling fishing equipment and giving expert fishing advice to patrons. He has even "written" books on the subject. However, he has never been, knows nothing, and hates the sport of fishing. He is then entered into a fishing contest at a resort at the request of the resorts publicity director Abagail (Paula Prentiss) and given the go ahead by the store's manager William Cadwalader (the great character actor John McGiver). When the truth is revealed to her by Rodger, he is entered anyway and must learn the sport along the way and try not to be exposed as a fraud. Naturally, by sheer luck and hilarious comedic circumstances he is able "catch" some fish and win the contest. Hudson, fresh from his bedroom farces with Doris Day is excellent as his character is the victim of all kinds of predicaments brought on by Abagail (Prentiss), who in turn is so annoyingly adorable. Great performances all around with some great support characters, namely Norman Alden (BACK TO THE FUTURE, ED WOOD) as John Screaming Eagle, the so-called lake resort 'Indian' guide, and John McGiver as William Cadwalader as Hudson's boss at the department store. Overall, a film with a funny script,some great sight gags when Hudson is fishing (i.e. the bear on the moped), great cast of supporting characters, great outdoor scenery, and the subject of fishing is a always a plus for any movie.
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie
Love the old movies.
Ein Klassiker für Leute mit Stil
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Delightfull trip down memory lane
I grew up seeing many of the comedies of the 50's and 60's and really enjoyed them. This movie had got to be about the best comedy ever done by Mr. Rock Hudson. This time not with Doris Day, but with an excellent and sparkling Paula Prentiss. I still watch it reguraly and cannot help myself laughing out loud! Especially Mr. Hudsons adventures as a would be fisher man are simply unforgettable. This is really a must have seen for all lovers of 50's and 60's comedies.
One of my favourite films.
My favourite Rock Hudson movie, and Paula Prentiss was never better than in this.
Pris au piège
Pris au piège de ses mensonges et dans les filets de la fille ! Rock Hudson est parfait dans le rôle de cet employé qui se fait passer pour un pêcheur hors pair et, inscrit d'office à un concours, se voit obligé d'apprendre les rudiments d'une discipline à laquelle il ne comprend rien. Va-t-il réussir à ne pas perdre la face ? Victime de moult quiproquos et harcelé par l'héroïne féminine, comme souvent chez Hawks, le mâle américain est gentiment ridiculisé par une jeune personne qui n'a pas froid aux yeux. Le film nous rappelle "l'Impossible Monsieur Bébé" mais quoi de plus normal, Hawks affirmait "adorer se plagier lui-même !
音楽最高
ヘンリー・マンシーニの音楽・・・特にメインタイトル欲しさに購入。今までアン・マーグレットの歌だけだったので・・・。それにしてもマンシーニのアルバムは結構所持しているのに「男性の好きなスポーツ」は入っていない。有るのかなぁ？
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
From legendary Hollywood director Howard Hawks, Man’s Favorite Sport? is a hilarious fish-out-of-water tale in the screwball style of Hawks’ classic Bringing Up Baby. Rock Hudson (Come September, Blindfold) is Roger Willoughby, happily employed as one of the world’s great angling experts. Unfortunately, even his own boss doesn’t know that Roger has never been fishing in his life. So when press agent Abigail Page (Paula Prentiss, What’s New Pussycat?, The Black Marble) arranges for Roger to participate in her resort’s upcoming fishing tournament, he’s thrown into a panic. At the resort, he and Abby commence a crash course to turn him into a genuine outdoorsman—only to have their plan riotously upset by a surprise visit from Roger’s fiancée. With a sparkling score by composer Henry Mancini (The Pink Panther), Man’s Favorite Sport? is a comedy classic you’ll fall for hook, line and sinker!
Special Features:
-NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Michael Schlesinger with Select Remarks by Co-Star Paula Prentiss and Actor/Director Richard Benjamin
-Theatrical Trailer
-Optional English Subtitles
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Man out of comfort zone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy Rock Hudson movies
Glad I found this. Always a good laugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Must see. Humor is great
Love this movie. I first saw this movie as kid. It is humorous & so cute. Rick Hudson was good with this type of humor.
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper
One of my favorite movies.
4.0 out of 5 stars Man's Favorite Sport?
As an actor Rock Hudson wasn't considered to have much potential early in his career. He eventually became a good dramatic actor, it wasn't easy, he wasn't the most gifted or talented but he worked hard at his craft. What a surprise it was when he went into comedy. His pairings with Doris Day, for the most part, are outstanding examples of romantic comedies. Man's Favorite Sport? could have easily had Doris Day also.It is sort of strange to look back on Hudson's career after the revelations came out when he was near death. Whatever his personal preferences he was a solid actor & proved very adept at comedy though it is unique to see his interactions with female leads. Man's Favorite Sport? is a solid comedy that's well worth more than one viewing.Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) is a salesman at a sporting goods store & has the reputation of being a great fisherman, in fact, he has written a book on it. Many customers call and/or visit him to get his advice. What no one knows is that he's never fished in his life. Enter Abigail Page (Paula Prentiss) & Isolde "Easy" Mueller (Maria Perschy- the nickname is never explained) who want Willoughby to enter a fishing tournament. Willoughby confesses to the two women he doesn't have a clue about fishing so they agree to teach him in the seven days before the tournament. Willoughby is extremely unwilling but his boss, William Cadwalader (John McGiver), convinces him it's in the best interest of retaining his job.The laughs abound as Willoughby proves to be as inept as a fisherman there ever was. The scenes with Roger & Abigail are funny & it's inevitable that Abigail falls for him. Unfortunately Roger is engaged & Abigail is a walking disaster. Love & luck overcomes it all & Willoughby wins at both. Then he has to confess that he's never fished in his life.Good solid movie that was directed by one of Hollywood's greatest directors, Howard Hawks. This film has some similarities to his screwball comedies of the thirties & forties. If you're a fan of those you will enjoy this one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fishes From Rock Hudson
This is a forgotten comic gem from master director Howard Hawks (RIO BRAVO). MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT is a throwback to his early screwball comedies featuring Cary Grant and Kate Hepburn (i.e. BRINGING UP BABY) and even pays homage to '...BABY' recreating a scene from the film. In "...BABY", Kate Hepburn's dress is torn at the back, exposing her undergarments, during a posh dinner party. Cary Grant must walk her out by walking behind her and holding her very close in unison with her every step. Rock Hudson does the same thing with actress Maria Perschy in '...Sport' when her dress is torn and exposing her back undergarments during a fishing lodge dinner party. Rodger Willoughby (Hudson) works at a sporting goods store selling fishing equipment and giving expert fishing advice to patrons. He has even "written" books on the subject. However, he has never been, knows nothing, and hates the sport of fishing. He is then entered into a fishing contest at a resort at the request of the resorts publicity director Abagail (Paula Prentiss) and given the go ahead by the store's manager William Cadwalader (the great character actor John McGiver). When the truth is revealed to her by Rodger, he is entered anyway and must learn the sport along the way and try not to be exposed as a fraud. Naturally, by sheer luck and hilarious comedic circumstances he is able "catch" some fish and win the contest. Hudson, fresh from his bedroom farces with Doris Day is excellent as his character is the victim of all kinds of predicaments brought on by Abagail (Prentiss), who in turn is so annoyingly adorable. Great performances all around with some great support characters, namely Norman Alden (BACK TO THE FUTURE, ED WOOD) as John Screaming Eagle, the so-called lake resort 'Indian' guide, and John McGiver as William Cadwalader as Hudson's boss at the department store. Overall, a film with a funny script,some great sight gags when Hudson is fishing (i.e. the bear on the moped), great cast of supporting characters, great outdoor scenery, and the subject of fishing is a always a plus for any movie.
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie
Love the old movies.
Ein Klassiker für Leute mit Stil
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Delightfull trip down memory lane
I grew up seeing many of the comedies of the 50's and 60's and really enjoyed them. This movie had got to be about the best comedy ever done by Mr. Rock Hudson. This time not with Doris Day, but with an excellent and sparkling Paula Prentiss. I still watch it reguraly and cannot help myself laughing out loud! Especially Mr. Hudsons adventures as a would be fisher man are simply unforgettable. This is really a must have seen for all lovers of 50's and 60's comedies.
One of my favourite films.
My favourite Rock Hudson movie, and Paula Prentiss was never better than in this.
Pris au piège
Pris au piège de ses mensonges et dans les filets de la fille ! Rock Hudson est parfait dans le rôle de cet employé qui se fait passer pour un pêcheur hors pair et, inscrit d'office à un concours, se voit obligé d'apprendre les rudiments d'une discipline à laquelle il ne comprend rien. Va-t-il réussir à ne pas perdre la face ? Victime de moult quiproquos et harcelé par l'héroïne féminine, comme souvent chez Hawks, le mâle américain est gentiment ridiculisé par une jeune personne qui n'a pas froid aux yeux. Le film nous rappelle "l'Impossible Monsieur Bébé" mais quoi de plus normal, Hawks affirmait "adorer se plagier lui-même !
音楽最高
ヘンリー・マンシーニの音楽・・・特にメインタイトル欲しさに購入。今までアン・マーグレットの歌だけだったので・・・。それにしてもマンシーニのアルバムは結構所持しているのに「男性の好きなスポーツ」は入っていない。有るのかなぁ？
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