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 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, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Alan Alda - George Plimpton
- Alex Karras - Himself
- Vince Lombardi - Himself
- Ann Turkel - Susan
- Roger Aaron Brown
- John Gordy
- "Sugar Ray" Robinson - Himself
- Lauren Hutton - Kate
- Frank Gifford - Himself
- David F. Doyle - Oscar
- Roy Scheider
- Joe Schmidt
- Mike Lucci
- Pat Studstill
- Director(s):
- Alex March
- Writer(s):
- Lawrence Roman
- Producer(s):
- Stuart Millar
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