Joan Tewkesbury, born in 1936, is an American director and actress whose work resonates within the cult film landscape. She directed Old Boyfriends (1979), a film that explores the complexities of past relationships, showcasing her keen understanding of character dynamics. Tewkesbury also appeared as an actress in Man's Favorite Sport? (1964), where her presence adds a layer of charm to the film's comedic narrative. Her collaboration with Robert Altman has influenced her approach, blending sharp storytelling with a distinctive visual style that enriches the films she creates.
Man's Favorite Sport?
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. Roger Willoughby is considered to be a leading expert on sports fishing. He's written books on the subject and is loved by his customers in the sporting goods department at Abercrombie and Fitch, where he works. There's only one problem however: he's never been fishing in his life. When the store owner enters him in a fishing contest, mayhem ensues.
