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The Paperboy

2012-09-14 Thriller 1hr 47m

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.

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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    2012-09-14
  • Revenue
    $1,353,868
  • Budget
    $12,500,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 47m
  • Genre
    Thriller, Drama, Mystery
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.7
  • Production
    Lee Daniels Entertainment, Nu Image, Millennium Media

Crew

Lee Daniels
Director
Peter Dexter
Novel
Hilary Shor
Producer
Keywords:
prison florida death row everglades swamp reporter newspaper man pantyhose lgbt 1960s

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Cast

Zac Efron

Zac Efron
Jack Jansen
Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey
Ward Jansen
Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman
Charlotte Bless
David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo
Yardley Acheman
Macy Gray

Macy Gray
Anita / Narrator
John Cusack

John Cusack
Hillary Van Wetter
Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn
W.W. Jansen
Ned Bellamy

Ned Bellamy
Tyree van Wetter
Nealla Gordon

Nealla Gordon
Ellen Guthrie
Edrick Browne

Edrick Browne
Hustler #1
Kevin Waterman

Kevin Waterman
Victim
Danny Hanemann

Danny Hanemann
Sheriff Thurmond Call
Peter Murnik

Peter Murnik
Death Row Guard
John P. Fertitta

John P. Fertitta
Sam Ellison
Jay Oliver

Jay Oliver
Mr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest
Gary Clarke

Gary Clarke
Weldon Pine
Ava Bogle

Ava Bogle
Renee / Nail Biter
Adam Sibley

Adam Sibley
Eugene
J.D. Evermore

J.D. Evermore
Gate Guard
Phyllis Montana LeBlanc

Phyllis Montana LeBlanc
Bartender
Nicole Barré

Nicole Barré
Charlotte Girlfriend #2
Camille Balsamo

Camille Balsamo
Pam / Beach Girl #1
Leslie Hippensteel

Leslie Hippensteel
Kim / Beach Girl #2
Grace Hightower

Grace Hightower
Yardley's Girlfriend
Lorrie Chilcoat

Lorrie Chilcoat
Wedding Singer
Faizon Love

Faizon Love
Comedian
Stiggidy Steve

Stiggidy Steve
Hustler #3
Rahsaana Ison

Rahsaana Ison
Lady in Bar
Katarzyna Wolejnio

Katarzyna Wolejnio
Jennifer
Nikolette Noel

Nikolette Noel
Nancy
Corrina Lyons

Corrina Lyons
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Lee Daniels

Lee Daniels
Bartender

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A Review by tanty 6

Written by tanty on 2013-01-21

Hugely disturbing. Performances and direction are quite good, IMHO, just the story is creepy and disgusting.... read more

Hugely disturbing. Performances and direction are quite good, IMHO, just the story is creepy and disgusting.

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A Review by Andres Gomez

Hugely disturbing. Performances and direction are quite good, IMHO, just the story is creepy and disgusting....

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A Review by tanty 6

Written by tanty on 2013-01-21

Hugely disturbing. Performances and direction are quite good, IMHO, just the story is creepy and disgusting....

read more