

The Paper
"A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat."
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.
Cast (81)

Michael Keaton
Henry Hackett

Robert Duvall
Bernie White

Glenn Close
Alicia Clark

Marisa Tomei
Martha Hackett

Randy Quaid
Michael McDougal

Jason Alexander
Marion Sandusky

Catherine O'Hara
Susan

Jason Robards
Graham Keighley

Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lisa

Jill Hennessy
Deanne White

Spalding Gray
Paul Bladden

Lynne Thigpen
Janet

Jack Kehoe
Phil

Roma Maffia
Carmen

Clint Howard
Ray Blaisch

Geoffrey Owens
Lou

Amelia Campbell
Robin

William Prince
Howard Hackett

Augusta Dabney
Sarah Hackett

Bruce Altman
Carl

Jack McGee
Wilder

Bobo Lewis
Anna

Edward Hibbert
Jerry

Michael Countryman
Emmett

Joe Viviani
Max

Julie Rowen
Kathy

Ed Jupp Jr.
Copy Editor

Christi Hatcher
City Editor

Gary Dourdan
Copy Guy

James Ritz
A.C. Repairman

Miles Watson
A.C. Repairman

Divina Cook
Sobbing Woman

Aloysius R. Burke
Parking Cop

Benny Benowitz
Crazy Guy

Lee Kimball
Security Guard

Michael P. Moran
Chuck

Jack A. O'Connell
Press Operator

Herb Krystall
Pressroom Foreman

Herb Lovelle
Victor

John Eric Bentley
Paste-Up Person

Vincent D'Arbouze
First Kid

Michael Michael
Second Kid

Yvonne Warden
Woman with Dog

Louisa Marie
Sentinel Receptionist

Stephen Koepp
German Newsperson

Victor Truro
Bernie's Doctor

Cedric Young
Martha's Paramedic

Wylie Weeks
Martha's Paramedic

James Colby
Alicia's Paramedic

Paul Geier
Doctor Porter

Rance Howard
Alicia's Doctor

Maureen Goldfedder
Alicia's E.R. Nurse

Karen Church
Alicia's Nurse

Diane Gnagnarelli
Pediatric Nurse

David J. Birnbach
Anesthesiologist

Amos Grunebaum
Obstetrician

Victoria Thomas
E.R. Doctor

Jacqueline Murphy
O.R. Nurse

Jean Speegle Howard
Hospital Volunteer

Joe Pentangelo
Arresting Officer

Jim Meskimen
Tom

Tony Hoty
Waiter

Sally-Jane Heit
Grace

Mike Girard Sheehan
Richie

Herbert Rubens
Tony

Cheryl Howard
Redheaded Barmaid

Carol Ann Donohue
Crying Child

Shannon E. Donohue
Grumpy Child

Jeffrey H. Kaufman
Police Officer

Myra Taylor
Mother

Jan Mickens
Diner Owner

Daniel Kenney
Pinhead

Harsh Nayyar
Attendant

Frank Inzerillo
News Truck Driver

Rosanna Scotto
Rosanna Scotto

Donna Hanover
Donna Hanover

Jane Hanson
Jane Hanson

Valerie Coleman
Valerie Coleman

Chuck Scarborough
Chuck Scarborough

Brenda Blackmon
Brenda Blackmon

Cynthia Carter
Cynthia Carter
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