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.
The Paper
“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.
Director
Ron Howard
Budget
6.0M
Revenue
48.4M
Status
Released
Production
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
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
Catherine O'Hara
Susan
Jason Robards
Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa
Jill Hennessy
Deanne White
Spalding Gray
Paul Bladden
Lynne Thigpen
Janet
Jack Kehoe
Phil
Roma Maffia
Carmen
Clint Howard
Ray Blaisch
Geoffrey Owens
Lou
Amelia Campbell
Robin
William Prince
Howard Hackett
Augusta Dabney
Sarah Hackett
Bruce Altman
Carl
Jack McGee
Wilder
Bobo Lewis
Anna
Edward Hibbert
Jerry
Michael Countryman
Emmett
Joe Viviani
Max
Julie Rowen
Kathy
Ed Jupp Jr.
Copy Editor
Christi Hatcher
City Editor
Gary Dourdan
Copy Guy
James Ritz
A.C. Repairman
Miles Watson
A.C. Repairman
Divina Cook
Sobbing Woman
Aloysius R. Burke
Parking Cop
Benny Benowitz
Crazy Guy
Lee Kimball
Security Guard
Michael P. Moran
Chuck
Jack A. O'Connell
Press Operator
Herb Krystall
Pressroom Foreman
Herb Lovelle
Victor
John Eric Bentley
Paste-Up Person
Vincent D'Arbouze
First Kid
Michael Michael
Second Kid
Yvonne Warden
Woman with Dog
Louisa Marie
Sentinel Receptionist
Stephen Koepp
German Newsperson
Victor Truro
Bernie's Doctor
Cedric Young
Martha's Paramedic
Wylie Weeks
Martha's Paramedic
James Colby
Alicia's Paramedic
Paul Geier
Doctor Porter
Rance Howard
Alicia's Doctor
Maureen Goldfedder
Alicia's E.R. Nurse
Karen Church
Alicia's Nurse
Diane Gnagnarelli
Pediatric Nurse
David J. Birnbach
Anesthesiologist
Amos Grunebaum
Obstetrician
Victoria Thomas
E.R. Doctor
Jacqueline Murphy
O.R. Nurse
Jean Speegle Howard
Hospital Volunteer
Joe Pentangelo
Arresting Officer
Jim Meskimen
Tom
Tony Hoty
Waiter
Sally-Jane Heit
Grace
Mike Girard Sheehan
Richie
Herbert Rubens
Tony
Cheryl Howard
Redheaded Barmaid
Carol Ann Donohue
Crying Child
Shannon E. Donohue
Grumpy Child
Jeffrey H. Kaufman
Police Officer
Myra Taylor
Mother
Jan Mickens
Diner Owner
Daniel Kenney
Pinhead
Harsh Nayyar
Attendant
Frank Inzerillo
News Truck Driver
Rosanna Scotto
Rosanna Scotto
Donna Hanover
Donna Hanover
Jane Hanson
Jane Hanson
Valerie Coleman
Valerie Coleman
Chuck Scarborough
Chuck Scarborough
Brenda Blackmon
Brenda Blackmon
Cynthia Carter
Cynthia Carter
Video Gallery
The Paper Trailer (1993) - 35mm - Mono - UHD
