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The Paper

The Paper

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The Paper

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

1994

1h 52m

6.6(246 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Imagine Entertainment

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Henry Hackett

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Bernie White

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

Creative team

Directed by: Ron Howard
Written by: Stephen Koepp
David Koepp
Produced by: Frederick Zollo
Brian Grazer

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