The Paper

"A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat."

Mar 25 1994 R 1h 52m
Comedy, Drama

Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.

Plot

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

David Koepp, Stephen Koepp

Directed by

Ron Howard

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
16,499
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA