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Paperback Hero

  • 1999
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
Paperback Hero (1999)
ComedyRomance

An Australian truck driver writes romance novels. His engaged, tomboyish, crop duster best friend's name, Ruby Vale, is unasked used as author. Complications arise when his novel takes off. ... Read allAn Australian truck driver writes romance novels. His engaged, tomboyish, crop duster best friend's name, Ruby Vale, is unasked used as author. Complications arise when his novel takes off. Will they remain friends or...?An Australian truck driver writes romance novels. His engaged, tomboyish, crop duster best friend's name, Ruby Vale, is unasked used as author. Complications arise when his novel takes off. Will they remain friends or...?

  • Director
    • Antony J. Bowman
  • Writer
    • Antony J. Bowman
  • Stars
    • Claudia Karvan
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Angie Milliken
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Antony J. Bowman
    • Writer
      • Antony J. Bowman
    • Stars
      • Claudia Karvan
      • Hugh Jackman
      • Angie Milliken
    • 24User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Claudia Karvan
    Claudia Karvan
    • Ruby Vale
    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Jack Willis
    Angie Milliken
    Angie Milliken
    • Ziggy Keane
    Andrew S. Gilbert
    • Hamish
    Jeanie Drynan
    Jeanie Drynan
    • Suzie
    Bruce Venables
    Bruce Venables
    • Artie
    Barry Rugless
    • Mad Pete
    Barry Lea
    Barry Lea
    • Policeman
    Stephen Collins
    • Cafe Drinker
    Randel Ross
    • Auctioneer
    Bill Watson
    • Mr. Reece
    Scott Nugent
    • Bag Pipe Player
    Brooke Fairley
    • Dancing Girl
    Ross Marsden
    Ross Marsden
    • Country Pub drinker
    Charles Little
    • Errol
    • (as Charlie Little)
    Ritchie Singer
    Ritchie Singer
    • Ralph
    Tony Barry
    Tony Barry
    • Mack
    Larisa Chen
    • Receptionist
    • Director
      • Antony J. Bowman
    • Writer
      • Antony J. Bowman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nindigully pub, prominently featured in the film as the Boomerang café, is a real life pub, essentially a town in itself (population 6), located 45 km from the nearest town. It is the oldest hotel (pub) in Queensland, operating continuously since 1864.
    • Goofs
      During the opening credits, the road train is filmed from the air. A helicopter's shadow (presumably the helicopter doing the filming) can be seen briefly on the ground below.
    • Quotes

      Jack Willis: I've written a book.

      Ruby Vale: What kind of book?

      Jack Willis: A novel. Anyway, it's got your name on it.

      Ruby Vale: What? A book with me in it?

      Jack Willis: No, a book with your name on it, like on the cover.

      Ruby Vale: Like I wrote it?

      Jack Willis: Yeah.

      Ruby Vale: Why didn't you put your own name on it?

      Jack Willis: It's a... it's a... a romance novel.

    • Connections
      Featured in 60 Minutes: On Thin Ice/The Memory Pill/Love Her Way (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      She's Taken My Words
      (theme from Paperback Hero (1999))
      Written by Andrew Tierney and Michael Tierney
      Performed by Human Nature

    User reviews24

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    Featured review
    Cute and funny
    I love this movie and how could you not when Hugh Jackman stars in it!!!

    Whilst the storyline is predictable, it provides a humourous look at friendship which blossoms into love, something we've all dreamed about.

    This is definately one movie us Aussies can be proud to show the world, it displays some of this nations best talent with Claudia Karvan and Hugh Jackman.

    A movie everyone should see for a laugh and some heartwarming!

    I give it 9.5 out of 10
    helpful•14
    2
    • forever_immature
    • Oct 31, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 25, 1999 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Герой у м'якій обкладинці
    • Filming locations
      • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Production company
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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