The Paperboy
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The Paperboy

(2012)Directed by Lee Daniels107 min · RThriller, Drama, Mystery

Jack Jansen (Zac Efron), a drifting young man in a small Florida town, wants a purpose beyond his own lazy days. It comes when his brother Ward (Matthew McConaughey), a Miami reporter, returns home to look into the case of a death row inmate, and Jack signs on as his driver. Lee Daniels fills the heat with grain and sweat, and a man's life hangs on whether the story gets told.

Zac Efronas Jack Jansen
Matthew McConaugheyas Ward Jansen
Nicole Kidmanas Charlotte Bless
David Oyelowoas Yardley Acheman
Macy Grayas Anita / Narrator
John Cusackas Hillary Van Wetter
Scott Glennas W.W. Jansen
Ned Bellamyas Tyree van Wetter
Nealla Gordonas Ellen Guthrie
Edrick Browneas Hustler #1
Danny Hanemannas Sheriff Thurmond Call
PMPeter Murnikas Death Row Guard
JPJohn P. Fertittaas Sam Ellison
Gary Clarkeas Weldon Pine
Ava Bogleas Renee / Nail Biter
Adam Sibleyas Eugene
J.D. Evermoreas Gate Guard
Phyllis Montana LeBlancas Bartender
Nicole Barréas Charlotte Girlfriend #2
Camille Balsamoas Pam / Beach Girl #1
Leslie Hippensteelas Kim / Beach Girl #2
Grace Hightoweras Yardley's Girlfriend
Lorrie Chilcoatas Wedding Singer