Paper Lion(1968)
The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!
Paper Lion Synopsis
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Paper Lion (1968) is a comedy film directed by Alex March, released on October 14, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt and Alex Karras. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex March
- Writers:
- George Plimpton, Lawrence Roman
- Producers:
- Stuart Millar
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Garbarini
- Composer:
- Roger Kellaway
- Production:
- Stuart Miller Productions
- Status:
- Released
Paper Lion (1968) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paper Lion before you stream it.
Paper Lion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Alda
as George Plimpton
Lauren Hutton
as Kate
Joe Schmidt
as Joe Schmidt
Alex Karras
as Alex Karras
Sugar Ray Robinson
as Sugar Ray Robinson
- Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi
as Vince Lombardi
Frank Gifford
as Frank Gifford
David Doyle
as Oscar
Ann Turkel
as Susan
- John Gordy
John Gordy
as John Gordy
- Mike Lucci
Mike Lucci
as Mike Lucci
- Pat Studstill
Pat Studstill
as Pat Studstill
Key crew
Directed by Alex March, written by George Plimpton and Lawrence Roman, produced by Stuart Millar.
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Paper Lion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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Paper Lion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paper Lion online?
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Who stars in Paper Lion?
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The main cast of Paper Lion (1968) includes Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras and Sugar Ray Robinson. The film was directed by Alex March. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paper Lion released?
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Paper Lion was released on October 14, 1968 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Paper Lion worth watching?
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Paper Lion (1968) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paper Lion?
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Yes. The official Paper Lion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.