Paper Lion (1968)
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Paper Lion is taken from the actual experiences of journalist George Plimpton. George (Alan Alda) dons helmet and pads to play quarterback against the Detroit Lions. His experience is less-than-successful as he is mercilessly tackled by the Lion's defense, including Alex Karras. Roger Aaron… More Paper Lion is taken from the actual experiences of journalist George Plimpton. George (Alan Alda) dons helmet and pads to play quarterback against the Detroit Lions. His experience is less-than-successful as he is mercilessly tackled by the Lion's defense, including Alex Karras. Roger Aaron Brown tackles George and carries the ball and the player over the line for a touchdown. Flashbacks include the reporter's three-round bout with "Sugar Ray" Robinson. Football legends Frank Gifford and coach Vince Lombardi also appear. The final scene is the actual pre-season game against the St. Louis Cardinals football team. After his retirement from the Lions, Alex Karras made a successful transition into acting in films and on television, joining Jim Brown who preceded and Bubba Smith and others who followed. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alex March
- Genres
- Kids & Family, Classics, Comedy
G,
- In Theaters
- Oct 23, 1968 Wide
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Cast
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Alan Alda
as George Plimpton
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Lauren Hutton
as Kate
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Alex Karras
as Himself
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Frank Gifford
as Himself
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Vince Lombardi
as Himself
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David F. Doyle
as Oscar
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Ann Turkel
as Susan
- Roger Aaron Brown
- John Gordy
- Mike Lucci
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Sugar Ray Robinson
as Himself
- Roy Scheider
- Pat Studstill
- Joe Schmidt
- Josef Schmidt
