Movie
The Paper
A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Paper
Cast
Michael KeatonHenry Hackett
Robert DuvallBernie White
Glenn CloseAlicia Clark
Marisa TomeiMartha Hackett
Randy QuaidMichael McDougal
Jason AlexanderMarion Sandusky
Catherine O'HaraSusan
Jason RobardsGraham KeighleyCredits
- Directed by
- Ron Howard
- Written by
- David Koepp, Stephen Koepp
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $48.4M
Production
Imagine EntertainmentUnited States
Universal PicturesUnited States
