Paperback Hero
“He's hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels”
1999•1h 36m•6.1•Released
ComedyRomance
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.
Director
Antony J. Bowman
Writer
Antony J. Bowman
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Cast
Claudia Karvan
Ruby Vale
Hugh Jackman
Jack Willis
Angie Milliken
Ziggy Keane
Andrew S. Gilbert
Hamish
Jeanie Drynan
Suzie
Bruce Venables
Artie
Barry Rugless
Barry Lea
Ritchie Singer
Tony Barry
Andrew Buchanan
City Drunk
Adam Ray
Clive Rooney
Production
Company
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Producer
Lance W. Reynolds
Producer
John Winter
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