CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 1h 36m

Paperback Hero

He's hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels

61%(33)IMDbComedyRomance

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.

Directed byAntony J. Bowman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
EN
Released
March 25, 1999
Revenue
$1,369,280
Studios
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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1 video
Paperback Hero - Trailer

Paperback Hero - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Claudia Karvan

Claudia Karvan

Ruby Vale

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Jack Willis

Angie Milliken

Angie Milliken

Ziggy Keane

Andrew S. Gilbert

Andrew S. Gilbert

Hamish

Jeanie Drynan

Jeanie Drynan

Suzie

Bruce Venables

Bruce Venables

Artie

Barry Rugless

Barry Lea

Barry Lea

Ritchie Singer

Ritchie Singer

Tony Barry

Tony Barry

Creative team
Directed by
Antony J. Bowman
Written by
Antony J. Bowman
Produced by
Lance W. Reynolds
John Winter

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