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It takes a girl to supply the answer! - Man's Favorite Sport?
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Title: Man's Favorite Sport?

Release Date: 31 Jan 1964

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Universal Pictures, Gibraltar Productions, Laurel Productions

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Gibraltar Productions, Laurel Productions

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 7 (129 votes)

Cast

  • Roger Willoughby: Rock Hudson
  • Abigail Page: Paula Prentiss
  • Isolde 'Easy' Mueller: Maria Perschy
  • William Cadwalader: John McGiver
  • Tex Connors: Charlene Holt
  • Major Phipps: Roscoe Karns
  • Policeman: James Westerfield
  • John Screaming Eagle: Norman Alden
  • Harvey Skaggs: Forrest Lewis
  • Bagley: Regis Toomey
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