25 Oct 1978
Le Pion
Humiliated and down on his luck, a superintendent turns his life around when he decides to write a book.
Paper Lion
The Paper Lion is about to get creamed!
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
Top Billed Cast
Alan Alda George Plimpton
Lauren Hutton Kate
Joe Schmidt Self
Alex Karras Self
John Gordy Self
Mike Lucci Self
Pat Studstill Self
Bill McPeak Self
Jim Martin Self
Jim David Self
Chuck Knox Self
John North Self
Carl Brettschneider Self
Roger Brown Self
Lem Barney Self
Lou Garney Self
Mike Weger Self
Karl Sweetan Self
Ron Kramer Self
Charles Bradshaw Self
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