Paperback Hero
1999 · Movie · 96 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Also known as Paperback Hero - OZ
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Details
- Years
- 1999
- Release date
- 1999-03-25
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 96 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (29 votes)
Themes
- australia
- romance
- novelist
- trucking
- queensland, australia
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1999 · nominated
Cast & crew
Claudia Karvan
as Ruby Vale
Hugh Jackman
as Jack Willis
Angie Milliken
as Ziggy Keane
Andrew S. Gilbert
as Hamish
Jeanie Drynan
as Suzie
Bruce Venables
as Artie
- BR
Barry Rugless
- BL
Barry Lea
Ritchie Singer
Tony Barry
Directed by Antony J. Bowman