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The Paper

R19941h 52mRon Howard
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 70

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

Henry Hackett, a workaholic tabloid editor, has to juggle personal issues, difficult coworkers, a tempting job offer, a looming deadline and a race to land an exclusive on a recent high-profile murder case, all during one hectic workday.

ComedyDrama
New York CityNewspaperResearchSuccessMurderNewspaper EditorTabloidTabloid Reporter

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What is The Paper (1994) about?

Henry Hackett, a workaholic tabloid editor, has to juggle personal issues, difficult coworkers, a tempting job offer, a looming deadline and a race to land an exclusive on a recent high-profile murder case, all during one hectic workday.

Who stars in The Paper?

The Paper stars Michael Keaton (Henry Hackett), Robert Duvall (Bernie White), Glenn Close (Alicia Clark), Marisa Tomei (Martha Hackett), Randy Quaid (Michael McDougal). The film was directed by Ron Howard.

How long is The Paper?

The Paper has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated R.

Is The Paper worth watching?

The Paper holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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