The Paperboy

Nan
1h 47m
2012
5.538 /10 (770)

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2012-09-14

Top Billed Cast

Zac Efron

Jack Jansen

Matthew McConaughey

Ward Jansen

Nicole Kidman

Charlotte Bless

David Oyelowo

Yardley Acheman

Macy Gray

Anita / Narrator

John Cusack

Hillary Van Wetter

Scott Glenn

W.W. Jansen

Ned Bellamy

Tyree van Wetter

Nealla Gordon

Ellen Guthrie

Edrick Browne

Hustler #1

Kevin Waterman

Victim

Danny Hanemann

Sheriff Thurmond Call

Peter Murnik

Death Row Guard

John P. Fertitta

Sam Ellison

Jay Oliver

Mr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest

Gary Clarke

Weldon Pine

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