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Based on Pete Dexter's critically acclaimed novel, THE PAPERBOY is the enthralling story of two brothers (Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron) investigating a case involving a death row inmate (John Cusack). Convinced by a mysterious woman (Nicole Kidman) that the inmate is innocent, the brothers embark on a journey that is filled with betrayal.
Original Release
09/14/2012
US Release
10/05/2012
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Matthew McConaughey | Ward Jansen |
| Nicole Kidman | Charlotte Bless |
| John Cusack | Hillary Van Wetter |
| Zac Efron | Jack Jansen |
| David Oyelowo | Yardley Acheman |
| Macy Gray | Anita Chester / Anita / Narrator |
| Nealla Gordon | Ellen Guthrie |
| Ned Bellamy | Tyree Van Wetter |
| Gary Clarke | Weldon Pine |
| Nikolette Noel | Nancy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Matthew McConaughey | Ward Jansen |
| Nicole Kidman | Charlotte Bless |
| John Cusack | Hillary Van Wetter |
| Zac Efron | Jack Jansen |
| David Oyelowo | Yardley Acheman |
| Macy Gray | Anita Chester / Anita / Narrator |
| Nealla Gordon | Ellen Guthrie |
| Ned Bellamy | Tyree Van Wetter |
| Gary Clarke | Weldon Pine |
| Nikolette Noel | Nancy |
| Peter Murnik | Death Row Guard |
| Kevin Waterman | Victim |
| Katarzyna Wolejnio | Jennifer |
| Nicole Barré | Charlotte Girlfriend #2 |
| Camille Balsamo | Beach Girl #1 / Pam |
| Stephen C. Lewis | Hustler #3 |
| JD Evermore | Gate Guard |
| Faizon Love | Comedian |
| Grace Hightower | Yardley's Girlfriend |
| Scott Glenn | W.W. Jansen |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Danny Dimbort | Executive Producer |
| Trevor Short | Executive Producer |
| Boaz Davidson | Executive Producer |
| Mark Gill | Executive Producer |
| Jan de Bont | Executive Producer |
| Lonnie Ramati | Executive Producer |
| Hilary Shor | Producer |
| Lee Daniels | Producer |
| Avi Lerner | Producer |
| Ed Cathell III | Producer |
| Cassian Elwes | Producer |
| Simone Sheffield | Producer |
| Asger Hussain | Producer |
| Miguel Menéndez de Zubillaga | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Paperboy (UK)
Clips
The Paperboy: Charlotte Meets The Paperboys
The Paperboy: Good Vibrations
The Paperboy: Anita And Ward
The Paperboy: Meeting Hilary
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
