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Paperback Hero

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

1999·96 min·Released
Studio: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
6.2TMDb
Available on
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Theatrical Mar 25, 1999
Nexus ms18043TMDb 68044IMDb tt0180037
ComedyRomance

Overview

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorAntony J. Bowman
WriterAntony J. Bowman

Cast

Claudia Karvan
Claudia Karvan
Ruby Vale
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Jack Willis
Angie Milliken
Angie Milliken
Ziggy Keane
Andrew S. Gilbert
Andrew S. Gilbert
Hamish
Jeanie Drynan
Jeanie Drynan
Suzie
Bruce Venables
Bruce Venables
Artie
Barry Rugless
Barry Rugless
Barry Lea
Barry Lea
Ritchie Singer
Ritchie Singer
Tony Barry
Tony Barry
Andrew Buchanan
Andrew Buchanan
City Drunk

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Keywords

australiaromancenovelisttruckingqueensland, australia

Details

Revenue
$1M
TMDb Votes
28
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026