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The Paper

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.

1h 52m1994RTMDb 6.6

ComedyDrama

English

Crew and Cast

Ron HowardRon HowardDirectorMichael KeatonMichael KeatonHenry HackettRobert DuvallRobert DuvallBernie WhiteGlenn CloseGlenn CloseAlicia ClarkMarisa TomeiMarisa TomeiMartha HackettRandy QuaidRandy QuaidMichael McDougalJason AlexanderJason AlexanderMarion SanduskyCatherine O'HaraCatherine O'HaraSusanJason RobardsJason RobardsGraham KeighleySiobhan Fallon HoganSiobhan Fallon HoganLisaJill HennessyJill HennessyDeanne WhiteSpalding GraySpalding GrayPaul BladdenLynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenJanetJack KehoeJack KehoePhilRoma MaffiaRoma MaffiaCarmenClint HowardClint HowardRay BlaischGeoffrey OwensGeoffrey OwensLouAmelia CampbellAmelia CampbellRobinWilliam PrinceWilliam PrinceHoward HackettAugusta DabneyAugusta DabneySarah HackettBruce AltmanBruce AltmanCarlJack McGeeJack McGeeWilderBobo LewisBobo LewisAnnaEdward HibbertEdward HibbertJerryMichael CountrymanMichael CountrymanEmmett
Joe VivianiMax
Julie RowenKathy
Ed Jupp Jr.Copy Editor
Christi HatcherCity EditorGary DourdanGary DourdanCopy GuyJames RitzJames RitzA.C. Repairman

Storyline

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.

  • Imagine Entertainment
  • Universal Pictures

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Info

Status
Released
Released
18 March 1994
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
R
TMDB score
6.6 / 10 (247 votes)

Production

Director
Ron Howard
Writers
David Koepp, Stephen Koepp
Studios
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America

Box Office

Budget
$6.0M
Revenue
$48.4M
Profit
$42.4M
Return
8.1×

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English