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Paper Lion (1968)

G · 1968-10-23 · 1h 47m · EN
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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.

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Lawrence RomanWriterAlex MarchDirector

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Alan AldaAlan AldaGeorge PlimptonLauren HuttonLauren HuttonKateJoe SchmidtJoe SchmidtSelfDavid DoyleDavid DoyleOscarAlex KarrasAlex KarrasSelfAnn TurkelAnn TurkelSusanJohn GordyJohn GordySelfMike LucciMike LucciSelfVince LombardiVince LombardiHimselfPat StudstillPat StudstillSelfBill McPeakBill McPeakSelfJim MartinJim MartinSelf

Keywords

Based on memoir or autobiographySportsAmerican footballWriter

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityBased On Memoir Or Autobiography · Sports · American FootballDialogue densityComedyDirector preference569487Actor preference199898 · 76877 · 130887Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Paper Lion

What is Paper Lion about?

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

How long is Paper Lion?

Paper Lion has a runtime of 107 minutes.