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The Paper(1994)

1h 52mComedy, DramaEnglish
6.6/10
240 user ratings

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

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.

Director

Ron Howard

Studio

Imagine Entertainment

Budget

$6M

Revenue

$48M

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Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

as Henry Hackett

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

as Bernie White

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

as Alicia Clark

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

as Martha Hackett

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

as Michael McDougal

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

as Marion Sandusky

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

as Susan

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

as Graham Keighley

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

as Lisa

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

as Deanne White

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

as Paul Bladden

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

as Janet

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1994

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

English

Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$6M

Box Office

$48M

Production Companies

Imagine Entertainment • Universal Pictures

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Where can I watch The Paper?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Paper (1994).

What is The Paper about?

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.

Who directed The Paper?

The Paper was directed by Ron Howard and released in 1994. It is a comedy, drama film.

How long is The Paper?

The Paper has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

Who stars in The Paper?

The cast of The Paper includes Michael Keaton as Henry Hackett, Robert Duvall as Bernie White, Glenn Close as Alicia Clark, Marisa Tomei as Martha Hackett, Randy Quaid as Michael McDougal and more.

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