Paper Lion
1968 · Movie · 1h 47m
Comedy
"The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!"
Overview
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Ratings
IMDb
6.2/10
Key crew
- Alex MarchDirector
- Roger KellawayOriginal Music Composer
- Lawrence RomanWriter
Cast
- Alan AldaGeorge Plimpton
- Lauren HuttonKate
- Joe SchmidtJoe Schmidt
- Alex KarrasAlex Karras
- Sugar Ray RobinsonSugar Ray Robinson
- Vince LombardiVince Lombardi
- Frank GiffordFrank Gifford
- David DoyleOscar
- Ann TurkelSusan
- John GordyJohn Gordy
- Mike LucciMike Lucci
- Pat StudstillPat Studstill
Stills
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Themes
sportsamerican footballwriterbased on memoir or autobiography