Paper Lion (1968)

  • NR
  • 10/02/1968 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 47m

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.

Alex March

Director

Lawrence Roman

Writer

Cast

Alan Alda's headshot

Alan Alda

George Plimpton
Lauren Hutton's headshot

Lauren Hutton

Kate
Joe Schmidt's headshot

Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt
Alex Karras's headshot

Alex Karras

Alex Karras
Sugar Ray Robinson's headshot

Sugar Ray Robinson

Sugar Ray Robinson
Vince Lombardi's headshot

Vince Lombardi

Vince Lombardi
Frank Gifford's headshot

Frank Gifford

Frank Gifford
David Doyle's headshot

David Doyle

Oscar

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