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The Paper

The Paper

A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.

19946.61h 52m

Overview

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.

Directed by Ron Howard
Written by David Koepp, Stephen Koepp
Produced by Brian Grazer, Frederick Zollo, David Koepp
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $48.4M

Top Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Henry Hackett

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Bernie White

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Alicia Clark

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Martha Hackett

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Michael McDougal

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Marion Sandusky

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Susan

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Graham Keighley

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Lisa

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Deanne White

Themes & Keywords

new york citynewspaperresearchsuccessmurdernewspaper editortabloidtabloid reporter

About The Paper

The Paper is a comedy, drama film released in 1994 exploring themes of new york city, newspaper, research, success, murder, newspaper editor. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close. Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.

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