The Paperboy
“Something terrifying just arrived at your doorstep...”
Synopsis
A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he'll do anything to make his fantasy of the "perfect family" come alive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- David E. Peckinpah
- Original Score
- Milan Kymlička
- Original Title
- The Paperboy
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Allegro Films, Blue Rider Pictures, Satch-Mo, The Image Organization, The Movie Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Jackson
David E. Peckinpah
Milan Kymlička
Rodney Gibbons
Yves Langlois
Franco Battista, Tom Berry, Pierre David, Henry Seggerman
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Jackson
Director
David E. Peckinpah
Writer
Milan Kymlička
Original Music Composer
Franco Battista
Producer
Tom Berry
Producer
Yves Langlois
Editor
Rodney Gibbons
Director of Photography
Perri Gorrara
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Paperboy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Paperboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Paperboy about?
A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he'll do anything to make his fantasy of the "perfect family" come alive.
Who directed The Paperboy?
The Paperboy was directed by Douglas Jackson.
Who stars in The Paperboy?
The principal cast of The Paperboy includes Alexandra Paul, Marc Marut, Brigid Tierney, Frances Bay, William Katt.
When was The Paperboy released and how long is it?
The Paperboy was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Paperboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paperboy was composed by Milan Kymlička.