Paper Lion movie poster

Paper Lion

"The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!"

October 14, 1968 1h 47m 6.8/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1968. Paper Lion is a comedy film. directed by Alex March.

Starring Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, and Joe Schmidt

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 14, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Stuart Miller Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How long is Paper Lion?

Paper Lion has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Paper Lion released?

Paper Lion was released on October 14, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Paper Lion?

The main cast of Paper Lion includes Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras, Sugar Ray Robinson.