Paper Man

TV Movie
1971
Not Rated
1h 15m

IMDb RATING

5.9/10

536

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Drama Mystery Sci-Fi

A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops into a plot that takes a murderous turn.A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops into a plot that takes a murderous turn.A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops into a plot that takes a murderous turn.

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

536

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Robert Mitchum, Lee Majors, and Dean Stockwell in Paper Man (1971)

Dean Stockwell and Stefanie Powers in Paper Man (1971)

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Trivia
Released briefly in theaters in 1971. This is why the 20th Century-Fox fanfare plays before the film begins on the video releases. The theatrical release runs 15 minutes longer than the television release version.

Goofs
When distraught Jerry meets Karen at his door, his shirt cuffs are all the way down, The camera switches to Karen alone, and after the time it takes for Jerry to ask "Would you like a drink?", the camera is back on him, his cuffs rolled to his elbows.

Quotes
Sheriff: You know, if there's anything I don't look forward to it's spending some time with a brilliant student that's abnormally shy.

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Featured review

7/10

Well Done Thriller

PAPER MAN was ahead of its time. A computer system ends up taking control over a scam a group of college students start with a stolen credit card. The movie is well acted and well written. Dean Stockwell is very good as the computer expert who first goes along with the con. Of course, for 1971, all the computer stuff is incredibly dated. The "computer" is actually two rooms full of equipment with flashing lights and reel and reel tape, computer cards, etc. Dean Stockwell even has to explain that he is "logging in". So, the dated computer aspect just makes it even more fun but the plot works. It's fun. It's well directed too. Check it out.

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