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Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.
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- 1 nomination
Chuck Knox
- Charles Knox
- (as Charles Knox)
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Did you know
- TriviaAt the initial team meeting where Head Coach Joe Schmidt is going over the team rules and fines, the camera shows quarterback Karl Sweetan when it's mentioned that the fine for losing a playbook is $500. Sweetan and his cousin would be arrested in 1972 in a FBI sting operation when they allegedly attempted to sell a Los Angeles Rams playbook for $2500; the charge was not proven.
- GoofsAfter George enters the game and the team is penalized for Delay of Game, the referee is shown winding the clock. The clock is not started after a Delay penalty.
- Quotes
Vincent Lombardi: Well, I will say it's an interesting idea. A real interesting idea. But, you know, George, we carry four quarterbacks now. And to ask us to carry five, I think that would be a real headache. I just don't think it will work.
[Shows George the door]
Vincent Lombardi: Have you tried the AFL?
- Crazy creditsDisclaimer from the opening credits: "This film is an amiable fiction based on the book 'Paper Lion' by George Plimpton and is not intended to be a literal depiction of its author."
- ConnectionsFeatured in 75 Seasons: The Story of the NFL (1994)
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Just watched this movie on TCM. My husband highly recommended that I watch this movie to get a fill for what the players go through for training camp. He thought I'd love the movie since I just adore Alan Alda & he was right! I loved the whole movie & especially how well Alda portrayed George Plimpton. Perfect Casting! Lauren Hutton was also a delight in her movie debut. Highly recommend that women who have husband who are football junkies to watch this movie.
PS: My husband is a big KC Chiefs fan & said that this movie would have been a lot funnier if Plimpton had tried out for the Chiefs, because he says Hank Stram was the funniest coach in football at the time & would have made a great addition to the movie.
PS: My husband is a big KC Chiefs fan & said that this movie would have been a lot funnier if Plimpton had tried out for the Chiefs, because he says Hank Stram was the funniest coach in football at the time & would have made a great addition to the movie.
- wakkadakka
- Jul 8, 2005
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Паперовий лев
- Filming locations
- Saint Andrew's School - 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton, Florida, USA(training camp sequences)
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- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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