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Still from The Paperboy — The Paperboy (2012) — Lee DanielsPhotographed by Roberto Schaefer

Poster for The Paperboy

Lee Daniels

The Paperboy

United States / English / 2012 / 1h 47m

Drama Mystery Thriller

Letterboxd: 2.76/5·25.7K ratings·5.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.

Included in
Southern Gothic
Position 12
Included in
Starring Nicole Kidman
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorLee Daniels

WriterLee Daniels, Peter Dexter

CinematographerRoberto Schaefer

Composer

EditorJoe Klotz

ProducerHilary Shor, Lee Daniels, Avi Lerner, Ed Cathell III, Cassian Elwes

Cast

Zac Efronas Jack Jansen

Matthew McConaugheyas Ward Jansen

Nicole Kidmanas Charlotte Bless

David Oyelowoas Yardley Acheman

Macy Grayas Anita / Narrator

John Cusackas Hillary Van Wetter

Scott Glennas W.W. Jansen

Ned Bellamyas Tyree van Wetter

Nealla Gordonas Ellen Guthrie

Edrick Browneas Hustler #1

Kevin Watermanas Victim

Danny Hanemannas Sheriff Thurmond Call

Peter Murnikas Death Row Guard

John P. Fertittaas Sam Ellison

Gary Clarkeas Weldon Pine

Ava Bogleas Renee / Nail Biter

Adam Sibleyas Eugene

J.D. Evermoreas Gate Guard

Phyllis Montana LeBlancas Bartender

Nicole Barréas Charlotte Girlfriend #2

The Paperboy (2012) | Criteria