Paperback Hero (1999)
He's hard, tough...and doesn't give a XXXX for anything...except romantic novels
1999 · 1h 36m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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
Writers: Antony J. Bowman
Music by: Burkhard von Dallwitz
Cinematography: David Burr
Editor: Veronika Jenet
Box office: $1M
Cast
Claudia Karvan as Ruby ValeHugh Jackman as Jack WillisAngie Milliken as Ziggy KeaneAndrew S. Gilbert as HamishJeanie Drynan as SuzieBruce Venables as ArtieBarry RuglessBarry LeaRitchie SingerTony BarryAndrew Buchanan as City DrunkMore like this
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