The Paperboy

The Paperboy

107 mins | Drama, Thriller, Mystery | Sept. 14, 2012

As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.

The Paperboy

107 mins | Drama, Thriller, Mystery | Sept. 14, 2012

The Paperboy
As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers Lee Daniels Entertainment, Nu Image, Millennium Films, Benaroya Pictures
Original title The Paperboy
Directors Amy Sanderson, Lee Daniels
Writers Peter Dexter, Lee Daniels

Cast

Zac Efron

as Jack Jansen

Matthew McConaughey

as Ward Jansen

Nicole Kidman

as Charlotte Bless

John Cusack

as Hillary Van Wetter

David Oyelowo

as Yardley Acheman

Scott Glenn

as W.W. Jansen

Ned Bellamy

as Tyree van Wetter

Nealla Gordon

as Ellen Guthrie

Macy Gray

as Anita / Narrator

Edrick Browne

as Hustler #1

Kevin Waterman

as Victim

Danny Hanemann

as Sheriff Thurmond Call

Peter Murnik

as Death Row Guard

John P. Fertitta

as Sam Ellison

Jay Oliver

as Mr. Guthrie / Wedding Guest

Gary Clarke

as Weldon Pine

Ava Bogle

as Renee / Nail Biter

Adam Sibley

as Eugene

J.D. Evermore

as Gate Guard

Nicole Barré

as Charlotte Girlfriend #2

Camille Balsamo

as Pam / Beach Girl #1

Leslie Hippensteel

as Kim / Beach Girl #2

Grace Hightower

as Yardley's Girlfriend

Lorrie Chilcoat

as Wedding Singer

Faizon Love

as Comedian

Stiggidy Steve

as Hustler #3

Rahsaana Ison

as Lady in Bar

Katarzyna Wolejnio

as Jennifer

Nikolette Noel

as Nancy

Corrina Lyons

as Cousin Alice