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Paperback Hero (1999)

Movie ★ 6.3 96 min

Comedy Romance

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.

Antony J. Bowman Director Antony J. Bowman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 1999
Runtime
96 min
Box office
$1.4M
IMDb
tt0180037
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Cast

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 Ritchie Singer Ritchie Singer Tony Barry Tony Barry Andrew Buchanan Andrew Buchanan City Drunk

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paperback Hero about?
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.
Who directed Paperback Hero?
Paperback Hero was directed by Antony J. Bowman.
Who stars in Paperback Hero?
Paperback Hero stars Claudia Karvan, Hugh Jackman, Angie Milliken, Andrew S. Gilbert.
When was Paperback Hero released?
Paperback Hero is a 1999 comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch Paperback Hero?
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