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18 March 1994 (USA) moreTagline:
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story morePlot:
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... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Which was the best year for movies: 1977, 1994, or 1999? (From EW.com - PopWatch. 5 August 2009, 5:00 AM, PDT)
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stop/start the presses more (53 total)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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Rated R for strong language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
112 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Canada:18+ (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Peru:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-10 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:PGFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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The radio broadcast heard during the opening credits of the film was originally intended to be a segment from Don Imus' "Imus in the Morning" program that was recorded live during an on-air interview with director Ron Howard. A portion of the segment appears as Michael Keaton walks through the newsroom. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During the opening tracking shot through the newsroom of The Sun, the camera track on the ceiling can be seen. moreQuotes:
[a very pregnant Martha struggles in the morning]Martha: Bladder control, you don't miss it until it's gone.
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"The Paper" does seem slightly more serious and less sentimental than most of Ron Howard's movies. Focusing on an overworked reporter (Michael Keaton) getting torn between a big story and his wife (Marisa Tomei), it's worth seeing. I wonder how many movies there can be about someone getting between his family and his job, but combining that with something about the media - specifically a newspaper - makes it a little bit more interesting. In my opinion, the most interesting character was Glenn Close's incarnation of the bitchy executive (there always has to be one of those, doesn't there?) preferring to stick with policy rather than investigate the story seriously; you're not sure whether she makes your skin crawl or whether she's kinda likable.
So, this isn't the greatest movie ever - certainly not the best movie focusing on the media - but worth seeing as a look into situations slowly but surely spinning out of control. Also starring Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Jason Alexander and Clint Howard.