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Paperback Hero(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-03-25
61%
27 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
He hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels
Overview:
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...?
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
Revenue: $1,369,280.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Paperback Hero
Top 10 Billed Cast
Claudia Karvan
Ruby Vale
Hugh Jackman
Jack Willis
Angie Milliken
Ziggy Keane
Andrew S. Gilbert
Hamish
Jeanie Drynan
Suzie
Bruce Venables
Artie
Ritchie Singer
Tony Barry
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