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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1968-10-14
Languageen
Runtime1h 47m
Production

Stuart Miller Productions

6.8(15)
•1968•1h 47m

Paper Lion

"The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!"

Comedy

Overview

Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.

Director
Alex March
Writing & Screenplay
Lawrence Roman
Cinematography
Peter Garbarini

Principal Cast

66 credited
Alan Alda
Alan AldaGeorge Plimpton
Lauren Hutton
Lauren HuttonKate
Joe Schmidt
Joe SchmidtJoe Schmidt
Alex Karras
Alex KarrasAlex Karras
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray RobinsonSugar Ray Robinson
VL
Vince LombardiVince Lombardi
Frank Gifford
Frank GiffordFrank Gifford
David Doyle
David DoyleOscar
Ann Turkel
Ann TurkelSusan
JG
John GordyJohn Gordy

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