The Paper (1994)

  • R
  • 03/18/1994 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 52m

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

Overview

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.

Ron Howard

Director

Stephen Koepp

Screenplay

David Koepp

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Keaton's headshot

Michael Keaton

Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall's headshot

Robert Duvall

Bernie White
Glenn Close's headshot

Glenn Close

Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei's headshot

Marisa Tomei

Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid's headshot

Randy Quaid

Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander's headshot

Jason Alexander

Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara's headshot

Catherine O'Hara

Susan
Jason Robards's headshot

Jason Robards

Graham Keighley

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