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Movie
Paper Lion
Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Alan Alda
- Lauren Hutton
- David Doyle
- Alex Karras
- Joe Schmidt
- Mike Lucci
- John Gordy
- Roger Aaron Brown
- Pat Studstill
- Roger Brown
- Sugar Ray Robinson
- Vince Lombardi
- Frank Gifford
- Ann Turkel
- Roy Scheider
- John Carter
- Eugene Friedman
- David Marx
- Steve Sabol
- Peter Garbarini
- Fred Hoffman
- Morris Kellman
- Hank Aldrich
- Louis San Andres
- Jack Schatz
- Luis San Andres
- Sidney Katz
- Richard Pollister
- Al Taffet
- Fred Porrett
- Joseph Wheeler
- Lawrence Roman
- Morris Hartzband