The Paper (1994)

03/18/1994 (US) • 1h 52m

Comedy, Drama

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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

Jason Robards

Graham Keighley


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,000,000.00

Revenue

$48,400,000.00

Keywords

new york city

newspaper

research

success

murder

newspaper editor

tabloid

tabloid reporter

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