Leatherheads

Leatherheads is a 2008 American sports comedy film from Universal Pictures directed by and starring George Clooney. The film also stars Rene Zellweger, Jonathan Pryce, and John Krasinski and focuses on the early years of professional American football.

Dodge Connelly George Clooney is captain of the Duluth Bulldogs, a struggling professional American football team circa 1925. Dodge is determined to save both his team and pro football in general when the players lose their sponsor and the league is on the brink of collapse. He convinces Princeton Universitys college football star, Carter the Bullet Rutherford, to join the Bulldogs, hoping to capitalize on Carters fame as a decorated hero of the First World War like Alvin York, he singlehandedly captured a large group of German soldiers. In addition to his legendary tales of combat heroism, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed and skill on the field. As a result of his presence, both the Bulldogs and pro football in general begin to prosper.Chicago Tribune newspaper reporter Lexie Littleton becomes the object of the affections of both Dodge and Carter. Lexie has been assigned to find proof that Carters war heroics are bogus. Carter confesses that the surrender of the Germans was a lucky accident and that his role in it was more foolish than heroic. Carter soon discovers Lexies agenda and is doubly hurt when he learns that Dodge and Lexie are starting to show affections for each other and even shared a kiss. The ensuing fight over Lexies affections puts her off. Spurred on by the threats of Carters manager, she decides to publish the story. ........

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