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Alan Alda portrays a journalist who wants to see what it's like to try out for a professional football team. Much chaos and comedy reslut. Based on the true experiences of writer George Plimpton. Lauren Hutton co-stars with real-life sports personalities.
Original Release
10/14/1968
US Release
10/14/1968
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alan Alda | George Plimpton |
| Lauren Hutton | Kate |
| Joe Schmidt | Himself / Joe Schmidt |
| Alex Karras | Himself / Alex Karras |
| John Gordy | John Gordy |
| Mike Lucci | Mike Lucci |
| Pat Studstill | Pat Studstill |
| Bill McPeak | Bill McPeak |
| Jim Martin | Jim Martin |
| Jim David | Jim David |
Directors
Writers
George Plimpton, Lawrence Roman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alan Alda | George Plimpton |
| Lauren Hutton | Kate |
| Joe Schmidt | Himself / Joe Schmidt |
| Alex Karras | Himself / Alex Karras |
| John Gordy | John Gordy |
| Mike Lucci | Mike Lucci |
| Pat Studstill | Pat Studstill |
| Bill McPeak | Bill McPeak |
| Jim Martin | Jim Martin |
| Jim David | Jim David |
| Chuck Knox | Charles Knox |
| John North | John North |
| Carl Brettschneider | Carl Brettschneider |
| Roger Brown | Roger Brown |
| Lem Barney | Lem Barney |
| Mike Weger | Mike Weger |
| Karl Sweetan | Karl Sweetan |
| Ron Kramer | Ron Kramer |
| Charles Bradshaw | Charles Bradshaw |
| Tom Vaughn | Tom Vaughn |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Nicholas Masci | Producer |
| Stuart Millar | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1969 | Golden Globe | Most Promising Newcomer - Male | Nominated |
