Paperback Hero(1999)
He's hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels
Paperback Hero Synopsis
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.
Paperback Hero (1999) is a comedy and romance film directed by Antony J. Bowman, released on March 25, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Claudia Karvan, Hugh Jackman, Angie Milliken and Andrew S. Gilbert. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Antony J. Bowman
- Writers:
- Antony J. Bowman
- Producers:
- Lance W. Reynolds, John Winter
- Cinematographer:
- David Burr
- Composer:
- Burkhard von Dallwitz
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $1,369,280
- Status:
- Released
Paperback Hero (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Paperback Hero before you stream it.
Paperback Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudia Karvan
as Ruby Vale
Hugh Jackman
as Jack Willis
Angie Milliken
as Ziggy Keane
Andrew S. Gilbert
as Hamish
Jeanie Drynan
as Suzie
Bruce Venables
as Artie
- Barry Rugless
Barry Rugless
- Barry Lea
Barry Lea
Ritchie Singer
Tony Barry
Andrew Buchanan
as City Drunk
Key crew
Directed by Antony J. Bowman, written by Antony J. Bowman, produced by Lance W. Reynolds and John Winter.
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Paperback Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 31 ratings.
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Paperback Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paperback Hero online?
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Paperback Hero (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paperback Hero?
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The main cast of Paperback Hero (1999) includes Claudia Karvan, Hugh Jackman, Angie Milliken, Andrew S. Gilbert and Jeanie Drynan. The film was directed by Antony J. Bowman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paperback Hero released?
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Paperback Hero was released on March 25, 1999 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Paperback Hero worth watching?
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Paperback Hero (1999) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paperback Hero?
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Yes. The official Paperback Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.