Paper Lion Summary
Director: Alex March
Genres: Comedy
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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, Rovi
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