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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michael Keaton | ... | Henry Hackett | |
| Robert Duvall | ... | Bernie White | |
| Glenn Close | ... | Alicia Clark | |
| Marisa Tomei | ... | Martha Hackett | |
| Randy Quaid | ... | Michael McDougal | |
| Jason Robards | ... | Graham Keighley | |
| Jason Alexander | ... | Marion Sandusky | |
| Spalding Gray | ... | Paul Bladden | |
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Susan | |
| Lynne Thigpen | ... | Janet | |
| Jack Kehoe | ... | Phil | |
| Roma Maffia | ... | Carmen | |
| Clint Howard | ... | Ray Blaisch | |
| Geoffrey Owens | ... | Lou | |
| Amelia Campbell | ... | Robin | |
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Henry Hackett is the editor of a New York City tabloid. He is a workaholic who loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchetman Alicia Clark, Henry's nemesis, impose unpopular cutbacks. Henry's wife Martha, a hugely pregnant former reporter of his, is fed up because he has so little time for his family. He is therefore considering an offer from Paul Bladden to edit a paper like the New York Times, which would mean more money, shorter hours, more respectability...but might also be a bit boring for his tastes. But a hot story soon confronts Henry with tough decisions. Written by Reid Gagle
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newspaper reporter | pregnancy | one day | journalist | newspaper editor |Taglines:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 March 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El periódico See more »Filming Locations:
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Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$175,507, 20 March 1994Gross USA:
$38,824,341Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$48,424,341Company Credits
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Marion Sandusky, New York Parking Commissioner: Hates you? She's your daughter. What could you do that she would hate you?
Bernie: I kept fucking my reporters and... broke her mother's heart.
Marion Sandusky, New York Parking Commissioner: That would do it.
Bernie: Yeah, it would. It did.
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Written by M. Findling, D. Hussman, L. Sabin and L. Smith
Performed by Slave Raider
Courtesy of Jive Records
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Jill Hennessy originally had more to do, but was cut for pacing issues, as well the fact that she was filming episodes for her debut season on Law & Order (1990), which was also filmed in New York City. See more »Goofs
When Martha is rolled into the OR feet first, we get a few brief glimpses of her panties. They are white and clean. The whole reason she was rushed to the hospital is because she is hemorrhaging blood vaginally. The chair she was sitting on at home was blood soaked. Obviously her panties would no longer be white. See more »Quotes
Bernie: I gotta know if she hates me. If she hates me, there's no point.Marion Sandusky, New York Parking Commissioner: Hates you? She's your daughter. What could you do that she would hate you?
Bernie: I kept fucking my reporters and... broke her mother's heart.
Marion Sandusky, New York Parking Commissioner: That would do it.
Bernie: Yeah, it would. It did.
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YOUNGBLOODWritten by M. Findling, D. Hussman, L. Sabin and L. Smith
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I loved this movie...a real 90s sleeper. It's hard to determine why some films don't get the attention they deserve. The Paper is delightfully acted by an A-list ensemble in their prime. It's hilariously funny, with great timing and pace, and some poignant overtones on commitment, loyalty, family, friendship, work and the workplace, and big city journalism.
Feel-good and sardonic at the same time, I did NOT find it completely predictable. The screenplay is terrific, with thoughtful, intelligent, brisk dialog. Not a dull moment; completely entertaining. A film for "grown-ups". More kudos to Ron Howard.
Renting it just to watch the superb Glen Close's character, especially in the "stop the presses" scene, is worth the time/money alone. A charming Marisa Tomei perfectly cast. Robert Duvall, Jason Alexander, Jason Robards, and of course Michael Keaton...what's not to like? One of those films that can be watched many times by men and women alike. Highly recommended.