The Paper
Director: Ron Howard
"A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat."
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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Cast
Michael Keaton
Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall
Bernie White
Glenn Close
Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei
Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid
Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander
Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara
Susan
Jason Robards
Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa
Jill Hennessy
Deanne White
Spalding Gray
Paul Bladden
Lynne Thigpen
Janet
In brief
The Paper (1994) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 246 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 52min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Paper?
The Paper runs 112 minutes (1h 52min).
What rating does The Paper have?
The Paper has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 246 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Paper from?
The Paper was released in 1994.
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