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Paperback Hero

5.619731h 33mMovieDrama

A hockey player in a small town begins to lose his grip on reality and starts to believe that he is a gunslinger in the Old West.

DirectorPeter Pearson
WritersBarry Pearson·Les Rose
ProducersJames Margellos·John F. Bassett

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Cast · Directed by Peter Pearson

KDKeir Dullea
Keir Dullea
Rick Dylan
EAElizabeth Ashley
Elizabeth Ashley
Loretta
JBJohn Beck
John Beck
Pov
DHDayle Haddon
Dayle Haddon
Joanna
FRFranz Russell
Franz Russell
Big Ed
GRGeorge R. Robertson
George R. Robertson
Burdock
TFTed Follows
Ted Follows
Cagey
LSLinda Sorensen
Linda Sorensen
Mona
LR
Les Ruby
Jock
JP
Jacquie Presly
Marlene

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Paperback Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paperback Hero?

Paperback Hero isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Paperback Hero on Netflix?

No, Paperback Hero is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Paperback Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paperback Hero isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Paperback Hero for free?

Paperback Hero isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Paperback Hero?

Paperback Hero hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 9, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.