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61% Critic Match
Paperback Hero
“He's hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels”
6.1 / 10• 1999• 1h 36m•NR• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
Australian truck driver Jack has written a successful romance novel under the name of his best friend's girlfriend - Ruby Vale. When a publisher arrives to sign up 'Ruby', complications arise.
Cast & Crew
Claudia Karvan
Ruby Vale
Lead
Hugh Jackman
Jack Willis
Angie Milliken
Ziggy Keane
Andrew S. Gilbert
Hamish
Jeanie Drynan
Suzie
Bruce Venables
Artie
BR
Barry Rugless
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Barry Lea
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antony J. Bowman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Paperback Hero is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
