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The Paper

A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.
1994 | 112m | English

(16989 votes)

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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.
Release Date: Mar 18, 1994
Director: Ron Howard
Writer: Stephen Koepp, David Koepp
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Keywords new york city, newspaper, research, success, murder, newspaper editor, tabloid, tabloid reporter
Production Companies Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $48,400,000
Budget: $6,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Augusta Dabney Sarah Hackett
Bruce Altman Carl
Jack McGee Wilder
Bobo Lewis Anna
Edward Hibbert Jerry
Michael Countryman Emmett
Joe Viviani Max
Julie Rowen Kathy
Ed Jupp Jr. Copy Editor
Christi Hatcher City Editor
Gary Dourdan Copy Guy
James Ritz A.C. Repairman
Miles Watson A.C. Repairman
Divina Cook Sobbing Woman
Aloysius R. Burke Parking Cop
Benny Benowitz Crazy Guy
Lee Kimball Security Guard
Michael P. Moran Chuck
Jack O'Connell Press Operator
Herb Krystall Pressroom Foreman
Herb Lovelle Victor
John Eric Bentley Paste-Up Person
Vincent D'Arbouze First Kid
Michael Michael Second Kid
Yvonne Warden Woman with Dog
Louisa Marie Sentinel Receptionist
Stephen Koepp German Newsperson
Victor Truro Bernie's Doctor
Cedric Young Martha's Paramedic
Wylie Weeks Martha's Paramedic
James Colby Alicia's Paramedic
Paul Geier Doctor Porter
Rance Howard Alicia's Doctor
Maureen Goldfedder Alicia's E.R. Nurse
Karen Church Alicia's Nurse
Diane Gnagnarelli Pediatric Nurse
David J. Birnbach Anesthesiologist
Amos Grunebaum Obstetrician
Victoria Thomas E.R. Doctor
Jacqueline Murphy O.R. Nurse
Jean Speegle Howard Hospital Volunteer
Joe Pentangelo Arresting Officer
Jim Meskimen Tom
Tony Hoty Waiter
Sally-Jane Heit Grace
Mike Girard Sheehan Richie
Herbert Rubens Tony
Cheryl Howard Redheaded Barmaid
Carol Ann Donohue Crying Child
Shannon E. Donohue Grumpy Child
Jeffrey H. Kaufman Police Officer
Myra Taylor Mother
Jan Mickens Diner Owner
Daniel Kenney Pinhead
Harsh Nayyar Attendant
Frank Inzerillo News Truck Driver
Rosanna Scotto Rosanna Scotto
Donna Hanover Donna Hanover
Jane Hanson Jane Hanson
Valerie Coleman Valerie Coleman
Chuck Scarborough Chuck Scarborough
Brenda Blackmon Brenda Blackmon
Cynthia Carter Cynthia Carter
Name Job
Mike Hill Editor
Ron Howard Director
Maher Ahmad Art Direction
Daniel P. Hanley Editor
Daniel Kenney Set Dresser
Stephen Koepp Screenplay
David Koepp Screenplay
Randy Newman Original Music Composer
John Seale Director of Photography
Jane Jenkins Casting Director, Casting
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Rita Ryack Costume Design
Todd Hallowell Production Design
Name Title
Frederick Zollo Producer
Dylan Sellers Executive Producer
Brian Grazer Producer
Todd Hallowell Executive Producer
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