Paper Man
Synopsis
A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops into a plot that leaves three of them dead.
Top Cast
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Dean Stockwell
Avery Jensen
Stefanie Powers
Karen McMillan
James Stacy
Jerry
Tina Chen
Lisa
Elliott Street
Joel Fisher
James Olson
Art Fletcher
Jason Wingreen
Doctor
Dan Barton
Electronics Expert
Robert Patten
Father
Suzanne Taylor
Mother
Johnny Scott Lee
Avery - as a Boy
Len Wayland
Executive
Dean Harens
Bureaucrat
Bob Golden
Deputy
Marcy Lafferty
Secretary
Craig Guenther
Federal Agent
Ross Elliott
Sheriff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Screenplay & Story
- James D. Buchanan, Ronald Austin, Anthony Wilson
- Original Score
- Duane Tatro
- Original Title
- Paper Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Grauman
James D. Buchanan, Ronald Austin, Anthony Wilson
Duane Tatro
Jack Woolf
John McSweeney Jr.
Anthony Wilson, Walter Grauman
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Grauman
Director
James D. Buchanan
Writer
Ronald Austin
Writer
Anthony Wilson
Producer
Duane Tatro
Original Music Composer
Jack Woolf
Director of Photography
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paper Man about?
A prank that starts with a group of college students creating a fictitious person so they can get a credit card develops into a plot that leaves three of them dead.
Who directed Paper Man?
Paper Man was directed by Walter Grauman.
Who stars in Paper Man?
The principal cast of Paper Man includes Dean Stockwell, Stefanie Powers, James Stacy, Tina Chen, Elliott Street.
When was Paper Man released and how long is it?
Paper Man was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Man was composed by Duane Tatro.