Paperback Hero

“He hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels”

6.1

1999

1h 36m

ComedyRomance

An Australian truck driver writes romance novels. His engaged, tomboyish, crop duster best friend's name, Ruby Vale, is unasked used as author. Complications arise when his novel takes off. Will they remain friends or...?

Key Crew

Director

Antony J. Bowman

Producers

Lance W. Reynolds

John Winter

Writers

Antony J. Bowman

Cinematography

David Burr

Music

Burkhard von Dallwitz

Cast (11)

Claudia Karvan

Ruby Vale

Hugh Jackman

Jack Willis

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