The Paper (1994)
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.
Director: Ron Howard
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: March 18, 1994
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
Screenplay
- David Koepp (Screenplay)
- Stephen Koepp (Screenplay)
Music: Randy Newman
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Production: Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $48M
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, newspaper, research, success, murder, newspaper editor, tabloid, tabloid reporter
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Paper?
- The Paper stars Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid, Jason Alexander.
- How long is The Paper?
- The Paper has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Paper?
- The Paper is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Paper?
- The Paper had a budget of $6M.
- How much did The Paper gross?
- The Paper grossed $48M worldwide.
- Where was The Paper produced?
- The Paper was produced in United States of America.