Man's Favorite Sport?

Product Description

From legendary Hollywood director Howard Hawks, Man s Favorite Sport? features Rock Hudson and Paula Prentiss in a hilarious fish-out-of-water tale The Film Daily applauded as simply delightful.

Roger Willoughby (Hudson) is 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 (Prentiss) 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 fianc e.

With a sparkling score by composer Henry Mancini, Man s Favorite Sport? is a comedy classic you ll fall for hook, line and sinker!

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Starring Rock Hudson, Paula Prentiss

Music by Henry Mancini

Directed by Howard Hawks

Running time: 2 Hours 1 Minute

Customer Reviews:

Man's Favorite Sport.......2007-08-10

One of Rock Hudson's best, in my opinion. Great fun with Rock playing a non-fishing, fishing expert caught up in a tournament. Paula Prentiss is also wonderful in her part of fishing coach.

A Classic.......2007-08-01

This is such a good movie. Good old clean comedy, worth seeing over and over again.

One of Rock's Best!.......2007-06-08

One of the funniest Rock Hudson movies out. Add Paula Prentiss and the beauty of Maria Perschy and you can help but to have a good time.

A Classic Comedy.......2007-05-12

I love this movie and these two together. It is very funny all the way through. I had good memories of when I had seen it several years ago and decided I wanted to own it. I highly recommend it to others.

Man's Favorite Sport?.......2007-03-29

Classic Howard Hawks swrew ball comedy. Rock Hudson played Rock Hudson to the T while Paula P over did the character at times. The comic routines were entertaining with the rest of the supporting cast complemented the story.

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Interesting movie
"BUNNY!! BALL, BALL!!!"
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All he wanted was a simple cappuchino!
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ASIN: 0767821513
Release Date: 1999-03-30

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Bruce Willis's awful, 1991 vanity piece is an abuse of audience goodwill and a waste of a good cast and director (Michael Lehmann of Heathers). The story, cowritten by Willis, concerns a cat burglar pressured into stealing precious art, including some from the Vatican. But the script is just a convenience upon which Willis piles his vaguely boorish brand of hip irony, assuming his audience will stay with him every step of the way. Certain, self-congratulatory scenes induce cringing--Willis and Danny Aiello, for instance, sing "Side by Side" (to brassy accompaniment on the soundtrack) every time they're working a job--but the overall effect is more irritating and baffling. Keep a good thought for Willis (an underrated actor better than the summer junk we usually see him in) by checking out his superior work in Pulp Fiction and his small but memorable role in Billy Bathgate. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Interesting movie.......2007-09-10

I agree with some of the posters who state that people are taking this movie way too seriously. It is supposed to be lighthearted and entertaining. I think the critics and Amazon are way off base. Everyone expects a Bruce Willis movie to be another "Die Hard" especially back when this move came out. In fact, I think that Bruce Willis himself is way too hard on this movie if he did in fact say he regretted making it. I had never seen it until just a few days ago and came across it quite by accident on Youtube. I thought the clip looked interesting enough that i rented it, and I really got a lot of entertainment out of it. I have actually added it to my wish list.

"BUNNY!! BALL, BALL!!!".......2007-07-01

Hudson Hawk has cult movie written all over it. Bruce Willis and Danny Aiello have a blast making robberies while singing show tunes. It put me in the spirit of the movie and I enjoyed myself. Everybody in the cast overacts but that didn't bother me at all. This is the kind of movie that after years pass will be considered a cult classic. Check out Hudson Hawk if you want to have a good time. Because like all the best films, you have to suspend your belief in reality to make it work and this movie is fantasy on a whole new level.

Ok, I be real honest with you folks. This is one of the greatest movies ever... I am craving a cappuccino as I write this... Go and watch the film. In fact i'll watch it with you. And if you don't like it you can... what's that??? Speak up guy in the second row!!! Say it again! So ever one can hear you... Oh for god sake!! IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT GET THE F#@K OUT!!!

Hudson Hawk is an amazing movie!.......2007-06-28

haha Danny Aiello singing swinging on a star! Bruce Willis! the captain steeling wheel in the bar! The thumb cuffs! Leonardo Davinci flying machine scene! Butterfingers! The ambulance scene! The scene where they are numb on the couch and can't move hahah! Leonardo DaVinci broken horse statue! Richard E Grant and Sandra Burnhart! HAHAHA to many good things about this movie

ridiculously funny wierd film that I can always enjoy

All he wanted was a simple cappuchino!.......2007-06-13

It is an okay movie. Definitely not a family show. The language is really bad. It did have some funny parts though. The camaraderie between the main two characters keeps you rolling. One man just wanted a cappuchino and another just wanted to rule the world.

Incredible Humor.......2007-04-10

Hudson Hawk is an incredible film that is widely immitated and emulated in different forms and incarnations, but is a singularly hillarious film. Elements of the DaVinci Code, Alias, and modern action-slapstick comedies can be traced back to this gem of a film.

If you like films that mix tones: comedy, action, drama, mystery, etc. then Hudson Hawk is the perfect film for you.

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Interesting movie
"BUNNY!! BALL, BALL!!!"
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All he wanted was a simple cappuchino!
Incredible Humor

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Release Date: 2007-02-20

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Customer Reviews:

Interesting movie.......2007-09-10

"BUNNY!! BALL, BALL!!!".......2007-07-01

Hudson Hawk is an amazing movie!.......2007-06-28

All he wanted was a simple cappuchino!.......2007-06-13

Incredible Humor.......2007-04-10

Average customer rating:

Interesting movie
"BUNNY!! BALL, BALL!!!"
Hudson Hawk is an amazing movie!
All he wanted was a simple cappuchino!
Incredible Humor

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Starring: Bruce Willis , Danny Aiello , Andie MacDowell , James Coburn , and Richard E. Grant
Director: Michael Lehmann
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Customer Reviews:

Interesting movie.......2007-09-10

"BUNNY!! BALL, BALL!!!".......2007-07-01

Hudson Hawk is an amazing movie!.......2007-06-28

All he wanted was a simple cappuchino!.......2007-06-13

Incredible Humor.......2007-04-10

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Frank Stallone - Complete
Director: Frank Stallone
Manufacturer: Simba Records
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Product Description

See Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist Frank Stallone, live-performing his hit records such as Far From Over, Never Going To Give You Up, and Moody Girl (From Staying Alive). Also included are an acoustic set, and American Songbook set, Vintage MTV Videos and Classic TV Appearances, and many clips from Frank's films Tombstone, Barfly, Hudson Hawk and numerous others. So sit back and enjoy the multi- faceted career of Frank Stallone.

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Laugh Out Loud Ridiculous.......2006-07-13

I've read reviews saying this movie was one of the dumbest ever, and it was a major blockbuster flop! But it still makes me laugh out loud every time I watch it. Its got comedy, suspense, romance and musical numbers? *LOL Don't be too harsh when going in to see this and remember its not an Oscar winner. If you're looking for a movie to watch that definately doesn't take itself serious, this is the movie for you.

The best unappreciated movie of the 90s.......2006-07-12

This film is just about perfect. You either "get it", or you don't. I never write reviews for these films, but I noticed people dissing the film, and I had to comment. "Hudson Hawk" is brilliant. It is, dare I say it, the "Buckaroo Banzai" of the 1990s. Catch the Hawk!

This movie is so bad, I love it.......2006-06-27

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Hudson Hawk.......2006-05-30

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Man's Favorite Sport? / Strange Bedfellows

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Hudson rocks the house - twice!
a great twofer
Rock Hudson gives literal meaning to cast in the part
5 for Man's Favorite Sport / 3 for Strange Bedfellows
Not True Widescreen

Man's Favorite Sport? / Strange Bedfellows
Starring: Rock Hudson , Paula Prentiss , Maria Perschy , John McGiver , and Charlene Holt
Director: Howard Hawks , and Melvin Frank
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B00007KK1A
Release Date: 2003-02-04

Customer Reviews:

Hudson rocks the house - twice!.......2003-07-02

Usually, if Rock's not seen getting his brains bashed in by Liz Taylor in Giant, he's being taken to the cleaners by Doris Day in the Doris/Rock trilogy.

But in these two films (Sport & Bedfellows), Rock Hudson finally shows he can actually STAR instead of just co-star in a movie.

It's a welcome change to see him carry the day (even if barely) while towing the leggy Paula and the chesty Gina along with him.

This time out he does some keen outdoor stuff (in Sport), and some good flashback work (in Bedfellows), many years before Tarantino started relying on flipping back and forth in time to a fault.

Yes, it was good to see the Rock avoid letting his roles crumble for a change!

Both DVDs here get 5 stars since they were decent transfers in their correct widescreen version, and contained the original trailers.

a great twofer.......2003-05-09

This wonderful twofer from Universal bundles together two of Rock Hudson's best 60s comedies, MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT? and STRANGE BEDFELLOWS.

MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT? recounts the adventures of angling 'expert' Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) who is invited to take part in a prestigious fishing tournament. However, Roger can't even throw a line, let alone catch a fish! When press agent Abigail Page (the delightful Paula Prentiss) finds out about Roger's problem, she decides to give him the ultimate crash course in fishing...

The film features a delightful musical score by Henry Mancini as well as fine supporting performances from Maria Perschy and Charlene Holt. The DVD includes the trailer. (Single-sided, dual-layer disc).

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS pairs Rock Hudson with sex-bomb Gina Lollobrigida (they also starred together in COME SEPTEMBER). Hudson plays Carter Harrison, a womanising company exec who marries Antonia (Lollobrigida), an Italian spitfire who is heavily into art and politics. When their marriage fails, Carter doesn't hear from Tony for many years, until his boss decides the Carter will get a promotion if he can prove that he is a respectable (and, more to the point, MARRIED) man. He decides to lead Tony on to get the promotion but finds himself falling in love with her all over again. The memorable supporting cast includes Terry-Thomas, Nancy Kulp, Gig Young, Arthur Haynes and Edward Judd. The DVD includes the trailer. (Single-sided, single-layer disc).

This release is part of a new wave of classic releases from Universal. Also look out for "Send Me No Flowers", "A Countess from Hong Kong", "The Thrill of It All!" and "Pillow Talk" (sold separately).

Rock Hudson gives literal meaning to cast in the part.......2003-04-27

"Man's Favorite Sport" is well designed from beginning to end. Howard Hawks directed it. Do not know if it is a Hawks signature but this movie is a little chatty like "Bringing up Baby" ASIN: B00003CX9A and "Monkey Business" ASIN: 6302484448
Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) is found in several precarious positions by his fiancée. Once he has his tie caught in "Easy Muller's (Maria Perschy) zipper. In addition, of course Abigail (Paula Prentiss) is spotted coming from his bedroom in her night attire.
Norm Alden plays John Screaming Eagle, a local Indian who speaks like Tonto, and sells many sacred things such as Custer's scalp.
In the end, they are carried away. You will be carried away also by this great comedy.
You can ignore or watch "Strange Bedfellows" as you will.

5 for Man's Favorite Sport / 3 for Strange Bedfellows.......2003-03-13

Two packs are great. As long as you like both movies enough to buy them. That's not the case with this two pack of Rock Hudson movies, but at such a sweet price, it's hard to complain. Of these two films, Strange Bedfellows seems the weakest although, Gig Young makes the movie worthwile and Rock Hudson's character is likeable. The plot is a bit convoluted. It's basically an Opposites Attract film. This time the opposite lies in political opinions. The two charactes meet in Paris and within hours are married. Only after they marry to they realize their extreme differences and decide (somewhat loudly and violently) to call it quits. Seven years pass and Rock Hudson is a successful businessman who is looking for a promotion. However, he is told that he needs to clean up his image long enough to handle the press during the transition. The solution is to try to patch things up with his ex until his promotion is solid. Of course, sparks fly when they meet again and the ending is predictable. What is unclear, outside of the physical, is his attraction to Gina Lollabrigida. Other than being incredibly beautiful, her character's charm is not always evident. Instead of making her an intelligent activist - she's a wacky one who unfortunately does wacky things and gets involved in over the top protests and advocacy. This plays into the "climax" of the film. I found myself feeling sorry for Hudson and what he has to bear with this woman. Granted, his character isn't perfect either, but certainly more sympathetic. Some of the best scenes involve the Paris cab service and Hudson's efforts to communicate with Lollabrigida in another cab.

Man's Favorite Sport was a delightful summer romance. Being a fisherman(woman) myself, I found the fishing scenes to be particularly hilarious - especially those involving hip waders. Paula Prentiss is adorable and a very different match for Rock Hudson. She steals every scene she's in. Rock Hudson is truly the most sympathetic character he's ever played in a comedy. He is the top fishing gear salesman at Abercrombie and Fitch. So successful, in fact, that he's written a book on the subject that amateurs use faithfully. The problem is that he's never been fishing in his life - in fact, he hates fish. So when his boss tells him he has to represent the company at a fishing tournament, he's horrified. Paula Prentiss is the Public Relations worker who sets the tournament up. When she learns he's a fraud, she's more concerned about the success of the tournament, so she forces him to take part anyway. Her solution - teach him how to fish in three days. This is where things get really funny. In the meantime, her attraction to him is growing and he wants to kill her. The ending again, is predictable - but enjoy the journey. I always liked Paula Prentiss and wish she had done more movies like this. She was great in Where the Boys Are. Granted, this isn't a Doris and Rock movie, but it is good enough to make you forget about Doris and just enjoy Paula. The other players do an equally good job at rounding things out, especially the fellow tournament entrants.

Strange Bedfellows is not that great - but it's also not that bad. Man's Favorite Sport is pure cotton candy. So the combination and the price of these two films is worth it.

Not True Widescreen.......2003-02-14

I've only checked out the Strange Bedfellows DVD, but was quickly disappointed to see it's not a true widescreen presentation, but rather, in order to give that illusion, they chopped off the bottom of the picture. I have this movie on VHS, both store-bought and taped from TV, and they have more at the bottom of the picture than this DVD. If you have both compare the shot of the close-up of the newspaper that comes shortly after the opening credits. On the VHS you can see the newspaper's photograph of Rock Hudson all the way to his chin, but on this DVD you can't even see halfway down his nose. This isn't a quibble, it's just a clear example of one frame-to-frame comparison, and in a movie made to show-off the attributes of both Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida every inch of the original framing matters. The point is this movie, which may not have been all that "widescreen" to begin with, has been zoomed into to make the center of the picture larger, with the bottom chopped off to make the whole thing look as if it's been letterboxed, as if you're now getting "more" when you're really getting less. It's deceitful. It's bad for the DVD business which keeps confusing consumers with "widescreen" "letterboxed" "full frame" labels that never mean the same thing twice. I'm getting my money back and complaining to Universal. I thought they were finally getting smart enough to start releasing all their great retro pop-culture classics, but if this is the shoddy way they're going to do it I'll stick with my late show videos.

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