The Paper
"A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat."
Originally released in 1994. The Paper is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ron Howard.
Starring Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, and Glenn Close
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (226 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$48.4M
8.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Keaton
as Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall
as Bernie White
Glenn Close
as Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei
as Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid
as Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander
as Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara
as Susan
Jason Robards
as Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
as Lisa
Jill Hennessy
as Deanne White
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $48,400,000
Production Companies
- Imagine Entertainment
- Universal Pictures
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, ...
Who directed The Paper?
The Paper was directed by Ron Howard.
How long is The Paper?
The Paper has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Paper released?
The Paper was released on March 18, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Paper?
The main cast of The Paper includes Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid.
Is The Paper worth watching?
The Paper has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 226 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.