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The Paper

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
17K
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Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
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SatireWorkplace DramaComedyDrama

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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • David Koepp
      • Stephen Koepp
    • Stars
      • Michael Keaton
      • Glenn Close
      • Robert Duvall
    • 89User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos53

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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
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Many people in the press state that this film was and still is the greatest representation of what actually goes on in newspaper offices all over the world. Director Ron Howard and co-writer David Koepp are still amazed at the impact the film still has despite the fact that at the time of filming, the printed press was really started to dwindle down mostly due to financial issues and some newspapers did in fact shutter at the time but still has made a lasting impact.
    • Goofs
      The shooting incident occurred in Brooklyn's (fictional) 91st Precinct in the Williamsburg section, yet the two suspects are "perp walked" from 100 Centre Street, which is the Manhattan Criminal Courts. In reality, these suspects would have been processed at Brooklyn's central booking facility at 120 Schermerhorn Street, and walked IN to the building, where they would be arraigned, not OUT.
    • 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 reviews89

    Featured review
    10/10

    Why does this movie only get a 6.6 rating!!!

    Great director, great cast, totally unique. Not even on BluRay... WTF???

    This is movie is almost 2 hours long, yet such is the pace it only feels like you've been watching it for an hour. It's like a shot of adrenaline.

    A great drama, brilliantly evocative of the early nineties, and loaded with humour. You won't regret watching it!
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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

    Tech specs

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

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