The Paperboy

Oct 17 2012 R 1h 47m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.

Plot

Eldest son Ward Jansen is a star reporter for a Miami newspaper and has returned home with close friend Yardley to investigate a racial murder case. Younger brother Jack Jansen has returned home after a failed stint at university as a star swimmer. To help give his life some direction, Ward gives Jack a job on their investigation as their driver. But into the mix comes the fiancée of the imprisoned convict who stirs up confusing feelings of love and lust for the young Jack. Meanwhile, Ward and Yardley's investigation stirs up deep-rooted issues of race and acceptance which could cause serious consequences for everyone involved.

Written by

Peter Dexter, Lee Daniels

Directed by

Lee Daniels

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Millennium Films, Benaroya Pictures, Nu Image, Lee Daniels Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 12 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
40,792
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA