Paper Lion
“The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!”
Synopsis
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Paper Lion 1968 20s TV spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-07
Top Cast
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Alan Alda
George Plimpton
Lauren Hutton
Kate
Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Alex Karras
Alex Karras
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi
Frank Gifford
Frank Gifford
David Doyle
Oscar
Ann Turkel
Susan
John Gordy
John Gordy
Mike Lucci
Mike Lucci
Pat Studstill
Pat Studstill
Bill McPeak
Bill McPeak
Jim Martin
Jim Martin
Jim David
Jim David
Chuck Knox
Chuck Knox
John North
John North
Carl Brettschneider
Carl Brettschneider
Release History & Theatrical Window
Detroit
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex March
- Screenplay & Story
- George Plimpton, Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Roger Kellaway
- Original Title
- Paper Lion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Stuart Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex March
George Plimpton, Lawrence Roman
Roger Kellaway
Morris Hartzband, Peter Garbarini
Louis San Andres, Sidney Katz, John Carter
Stuart Millar
Department Leadership Roster
Alex March
Director
Roger Kellaway
Original Music Composer
Stuart Millar
Producer
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Louis San Andres
Editor
Morris Hartzband
Director of Photography
Peter Garbarini
Director of Photography
Sidney Katz
Editor
John Carter
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paper Lion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paper Lion about?
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Who directed Paper Lion?
Paper Lion was directed by Alex March.
Who stars in Paper Lion?
The principal cast of Paper Lion includes Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras, Sugar Ray Robinson.
When was Paper Lion released and how long is it?
Paper Lion was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Lion was composed by Roger Kellaway.
Is Paper Lion based on a book or true story?
Paper Lion is adapted from the following source material: Book: "George Plimpton".