Paper Lion
Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a “Sports Illustrated” article.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alex March
Actors: Alan Alda, Alex Karras, Ann Turkel, David Doyle, Frank Gifford, Joe Schmidt, Lauren Hutton, Roy Scheider, Sugar Ray Robinson, Vince Lombardi
The Five Days
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Opération Portugal
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The Antman
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Funny People
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Caro diario
Nanni Moretti recalls in his diary three slice of life stories characterized by a sharply ironic look: in the first one he wanders through a deserted Rome, in the second…
Walking and Talking
Just as Amelia thinks she’s over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back.
Paternity
A single man searches for a woman who will bear his baby with no strings attached.
Humpday
Imagine your life is somewhat complete with a house, job, and wife but then your best friend from college comes knocking at your door at 2 AM. During a pot-induced…
The Winner
A long lucky streak makes a nice guy the target of opportunists like his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.