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AN ANTONY J. BOWMAN FILM

Paperback Hero

19991h 36mMovie

ComedyRomance

IMDb6.4/ 10 · 2.7K votes

HE'S HARD, TOUGH...AND DOESN'T GIVE A XXXX FOR ANYTHING...EXCEPT ROMANTIC NOVELS

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.

Funny
Romantic
Feel-good
Love
Workplace

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for date night and a rainy day. Contains strong language.

DirectorAntony J. Bowman

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.1 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Claudia KarvanRuby Vale

Hugh JackmanJack Willis

Angie MillikenZiggy Keane

Andrew S. GilbertHamish

Jeanie DrynanSuzie

Bruce VenablesArtie

Barry Rugless

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