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The Paperboy
Genres
ThrillerDramaMystery
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$12500000
Revenue
$1353868
Runtime
107 min
Release Date
2012-09-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
766
Vote Average
5.531
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Zac Efron
Jack Jansen
Matthew McConaughey
Ward Jansen
Nicole Kidman
Charlotte Bless
David Oyelowo
Yardley Acheman
Macy Gray
Anita / Narrator
John Cusack
Hillary Van Wetter
Scott Glenn
W.W. Jansen
Ned Bellamy
Tyree van Wetter
Nealla Gordon
Ellen Guthrie
Edrick Browne
Hustler #1
Kevin Waterman
Victim
Danny Hanemann
Sheriff Thurmond Call
Peter Murnik
Death Row Guard
John P. Fertitta
Sam Ellison
Jay Oliver
Mr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest
Gary Clarke
Weldon Pine
Ava Bogle
Renee / Nail Biter
Adam Sibley
Eugene
J.D. Evermore
Gate Guard
Phyllis Montana LeBlanc
Bartender
Nicole Barré
Charlotte Girlfriend #2
Camille Balsamo
Pam / Beach Girl #1
Leslie Hippensteel
Kim / Beach Girl #2
Grace Hightower
Yardley's Girlfriend
Lorrie Chilcoat
Wedding Singer
Faizon Love
Comedian
Stiggidy Steve
Hustler #3
Rahsaana Ison
Lady in Bar
Katarzyna Wolejnio
Jennifer
Nikolette Noel
Nancy
Corrina Lyons
Cousin Alice
Lee Daniels
Bartender
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