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The Paper

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

1994 · R · 1h 52m

Directed by Ron Howard

6.6

TMDB audience score
249 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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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

  • Geoffrey Owens
    Lou

  • Amelia Campbell
    Robin

  • William Prince
    Howard Hackett