The Paper
A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.
6.6(243) 1994-03-18 112 minComedyDrama
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.
DirectorRon Howard
ScreenplayStephen Koepp
ProducerFrederick Zollo
ProducerBrian Grazer
Original Music ComposerRandy Newman
ScreenplayDavid Koepp
ProducerDavid Koepp
Cast & characters
Michael Keaton
as Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall
as Bernie White
Glenn Close
as Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei
as Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid
as Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander
as Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara
as Susan
Jason Robards
as Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
as Lisa
Jill Hennessy
as Deanne White
Spalding Gray
as Paul Bladden
Lynne Thigpen
as Janet
Jack Kehoe
as Phil
Roma Maffia
as Carmen
Clint Howard
as Ray Blaisch
Geoffrey Owens
as Lou
Amelia Campbell
as Robin
William Prince
as Howard Hackett
Augusta Dabney
as Sarah Hackett
Bruce Altman
as Carl
Jack McGee
as Wilder
Bobo Lewis
as Anna
Edward Hibbert
as Jerry
Michael Countryman
as Emmett
