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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
155 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- John Fenton MurrayWriter
- Steve McNeilWriter
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Rock HudsonRoger Willoughby
- Paula PrentissAbigail Page
- Maria PerschyIsolde 'Easy' Mueller
- John McGiverWilliam Cadwalader
- Charlene HoltTex Connors
- Roscoe KarnsMajor Phipps
- James WesterfieldPoliceman
- Norman AldenJohn Screaming Eagle
- Forrest LewisHarvey Skaggs
- Regis ToomeyBagley
- Tyler McVeyCustomer Bush
- Kathie BrowneMarcia
Stills
Themes
fishingromcomcontestscrewball comedyfiancé fiancée relationshipfarce