The Paper
“A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.”
1994•R•1h 52m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Ron Howard
Writer
David Koepp, Stephen Koepp
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$48M
Languages
English
Studio
Imagine Entertainment
Cast
Michael Keaton
Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall
Bernie White
Glenn Close
Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei
Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid
Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander
Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara
Susan
Jason Robards
Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa
Jill Hennessy
Deanne White
Spalding Gray
Paul Bladden
Lynne Thigpen
Janet
Jack Kehoe
Phil
Roma Maffia
Carmen
Clint Howard
Ray Blaisch
Production
Company
Imagine Entertainment
Company
Universal Pictures
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Frederick Zollo
Producer
David Koepp
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