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Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
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Title: Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself

Release Date: 3 Oct 2012

Runtime: 1h 29m

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Overview: Plimpton! tells the story of writer, editor, amateur sportsman and friend to many, George Plimpton. Using Plimpton’s own narration – along with thoughts and stories from friends, family and contemporaries – the film is a joyful celebration of a life lived fully, richly, strangely, and, at times, a life that is hard to believe was actually lived by just one man.

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Average Vote: 7.7 (6 votes)

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  • Himself (archive footage): George Plimpton
  • Herself: Sarah Dudley Plimpton
  • Himself: Terry McDonell
  • Himself: Ken Burns
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