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The Paper

6.619941h 52mRMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorRon Howard
WritersStephen Koepp·David Koepp
ProducersDylan Sellers·Frederick Zollo

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Cast · Directed by Ron Howard

MKMichael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Henry Hackett
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Bernie White
GCGlenn Close
Glenn Close
Alicia Clark
MTMarisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
Martha Hackett
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Michael McDougal
JAJason Alexander
Jason Alexander
Marion Sandusky
COCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Susan
JRJason Robards
Jason Robards
Graham Keighley
SHSiobhan Fallon Hogan
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa
JHJill Hennessy
Jill Hennessy
Deanne White
SGSpalding Gray
Spalding Gray
Paul Bladden
LTLynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen
Janet

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