Paper Lion (1968)
The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Director: Alex March
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 14, 1968
Cast
- Alan Alda - George Plimpton
- Lauren Hutton - Kate
- Joe Schmidt - Joe Schmidt
- Alex Karras - Alex Karras
- Sugar Ray Robinson - Sugar Ray Robinson
- Vince Lombardi - Vince Lombardi
- Frank Gifford - Frank Gifford
- David Doyle - Oscar
- Ann Turkel - Susan
- John Gordy - John Gordy
Screenplay
Music: Roger Kellaway
Cinematography: Peter Garbarini, Morris Hartzband
Editing: Sidney Katz, Louis San Andres
Production: Stuart Miller Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, american football, writer, based on memoir or autobiography
Trailer
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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, Sugar Ray Robinson, Vince Lombardi.
- How long is Paper Lion?
- Paper Lion has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Paper Lion?
- Paper Lion is a Comedy film.
- Where was Paper Lion produced?
- Paper Lion was produced in United States of America.