# Pat and Mike (1952)

> A fiercely talented golfer recruits a roguish promoter to protect her career, setting off a playful battle between athletic ambition, jealousy, and romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21027

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: George Cukor
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Aldo Ray, William Ching, Sammy White, George Mathews, Gussie Moran, Babe Didrikson Zaharias
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045012/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, breezy, warm, lazy sunday, classic movie night

## Synopsis

A determined athlete fights for her dreams and independence amidst romantic chaos.

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