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Paper Lion

1968-10-14 · 107 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

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

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Directors
Alex March
Production companies
Stuart Miller Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan AldaAlan AldaGeorge Plimpton
Lauren HuttonLauren HuttonKate
Joe SchmidtJoe SchmidtJoe Schmidt
Alex KarrasAlex KarrasAlex Karras
Sugar Ray RobinsonSugar Ray RobinsonSugar Ray Robinson
Vince LombardiVince Lombardi
Frank GiffordFrank GiffordFrank Gifford
David DoyleDavid DoyleOscar
Ann TurkelAnn TurkelSusan
John GordyJohn Gordy
Mike LucciMike Lucci
Pat StudstillPat Studstill
Bill McPeakBill McPeak
Jim MartinJim Martin
Jim DavidJim David
Chuck KnoxChuck Knox
John NorthJohn North
Carl BrettschneiderCarl Brettschneider
Roger BrownRoger Brown
Lem BarneyLem BarneyLem Barney

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