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The Paper

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
15K
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Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
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ComedyDrama

New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.New York City tabloid editor Henry's faced with tough decisions while he faces several serious life challenges, and a tempting job offer.

  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • David Koepp
    • Stephen Koepp
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Glenn Close
    • Robert Duvall
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • David Koepp
      • Stephen Koepp
    • Stars
      • Michael Keaton
      • Glenn Close
      • Robert Duvall
    • 87User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, and Michael Keaton in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)

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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Henry Hackett
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Alicia Clark
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Bernie White
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Martha Hackett
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Michael McDougal
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Graham Keighley
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Marion Sandusky
    Spalding Gray
    Spalding Gray
    • Paul Bladden
    Catherine O'Hara
    Catherine O'Hara
    • Susan
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Janet
    Jack Kehoe
    Jack Kehoe
    • Phil
    Roma Maffia
    Roma Maffia
    • Carmen
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Ray Blaisch
    Geoffrey Owens
    Geoffrey Owens
    • Lou
    Amelia Campbell
    Amelia Campbell
    • Robin
    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • Deanne White
    William Prince
    William Prince
    • Howard Hackett
    Augusta Dabney
    Augusta Dabney
    • Sarah Hackett
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • David Koepp
      • Stephen Koepp
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Paul Newman turned down the role of Bernie White.
    • Goofs
      One of the boys is 19, the other 17, a minor. They would not have been placed in the same detention cell together overnight, in fact its unlikely they would have even been arraigned in the same court. Nor would the minor have likely been perp-walked in front of the press.
    • Quotes

      Henry: I realize this doesn't exactly get us off on the right foot.

      Paul Bladden, New York Sentinel: The right foot, are you out of your mind? The offer is rescinded. How stupid do you think we are? What do you think I get when I put two and two together? Three? Three and a half?

      Henry: Look, I'm trying to be reasonable here, and just let me...

      Paul Bladden, New York Sentinel: Why don't you just take my wallet as well?

      Henry: Let me talk. Let me say something, wait a m...

      Paul Bladden, New York Sentinel: Well, I hope you're satisfied, asshole! You just blew your chance to cover the world!

      Henry: Really? Well guess fucking what? I don't really fucking care. You wanna know fucking why? Because I don't fucking live in the fucking world! I live in fucking New York City! So go fuck yourself!

      [Henry slams down telephone back on the receiver]

      Janet, Henry's Secretary: You handled that well.

      Henry: Thank you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Guarding Tess/Lightning Jack/The Hudsucker Proxy/The Ref/Belle Epoque/Germinal (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Make Up Your Mind
      Written and Performed by Randy Newman
      Produced by Don Was & Randy Newman

    User reviews87

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Typically Good Ron Howard
    Ron Howard has assembled an all-star, A-list cast to dramatize a day in the life of a New York City tabloid. And they do a great job of it. Ron Howard is not a director to choose the "edgy" themes, and The Paper is no exception. The main plot focuses on the decision of whether or not to publish a sensational story that the editors and writers suspect is false, but will nonetheless sell lots of papers. This thread is supported by a variety of minor, intertwining stories that weave in and out of the main tale. It's very enjoyable stuff, part drama and part comedy. Ron Howard has made a movie that is just right for that weekend rental for the family.
    helpful•11
    5
    • gbheron
    • Apr 1, 2000

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 25, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El periódico
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,824,341
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $175,507
      • Mar 20, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,424,341
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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