

Paperback Hero
1999-03-25 · 96 min · ★ 6.1
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.
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- Directors
- Antony J. Bowman
- Production companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,369,280
Top Cast
Claudia KarvanRuby Vale
Hugh JackmanJack Willis
Angie MillikenZiggy Keane
Andrew S. GilbertHamish
Jeanie DrynanSuzie
Bruce VenablesArtie
Barry Lea
Ritchie Singer
Tony Barry
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