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Paper Lion (1968)

Movie ★ 6.8 107 min

Comedy

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

Alex March Director Lawrence Roman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 14, 1968
Runtime
107 min
IMDb
tt0063410
Language
Studio
Stuart Miller Productions

Themes

Cast

Alan Alda Alan Alda George Plimpton Lauren Hutton Lauren Hutton Kate Joe Schmidt Joe Schmidt Joe Schmidt Alex Karras Alex Karras Alex Karras Sugar Ray Robinson Sugar Ray Robinson Sugar Ray Robinson Vince Lombardi Vince Lombardi Frank Gifford Frank Gifford Frank Gifford David Doyle David Doyle Oscar Ann Turkel Ann Turkel Susan John Gordy John Gordy Mike Lucci Mike Lucci Pat Studstill Pat Studstill Bill McPeak Bill McPeak Jim Martin Jim Martin Jim David Jim David Chuck Knox Chuck Knox John North John North Carl Brettschneider Carl Brettschneider

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paper Lion about?
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Who directed Paper Lion?
Paper Lion was directed by Alex March.
Who stars in Paper Lion?
Paper Lion stars Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras.
When was Paper Lion released?
Paper Lion is a 1968 comedy film.
Where can I watch Paper Lion?
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