The Paper

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

1994 1h 52m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 247

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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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.

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

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ron Howard
Writers: David Koepp, Stephen Koepp
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Made its money back 8.1× over at the box office.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ron Howard, shot by John Seale. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Randy Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel P. Hanley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Keaton and Robert Duvall and Glenn Close carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0110771 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ron Howard directs. John Seale behind the camera. Randy Newman scores. Daniel P. Hanley cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 8.1× over at the box office.
232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Ron Howard, shot by John Seale. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Randy Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Daniel P. Hanley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michael Keaton and Robert Duvall and Glenn Close carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.".
8IMDB entry: tt0110771 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "new york city", "newspaper", "research", "success".