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.

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 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)