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Paper Lion

In this film, a sportswriter takes on a unique assignment, disguising himself as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions to write a compelling article for "Sports Illustrated".

NFL quarterback hopeful George Plimpton seeks to write a story for Sports Illustrated about the life of a quarterback, but his klutzy nature raises concerns about his safety. After being rejected by several teams, he finally convinces the Detroit Lions to let him attend training camp, hiding his true identity from the other players.

Info about Paper Lion

Studio(s): Stuart Miller Productions, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Oct 23, 1968

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Sport