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Paperback Hero

Film / 1999

Paperback Hero

Directed by Antony J. Bowman

ComedyRomance

★ 6.1/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.

Cast

Claudia KarvanRuby Vale Hugh JackmanJack Willis Angie MillikenZiggy Keane Andrew S. GilbertHamish Jeanie DrynanSuzie Bruce VenablesArtie Barry Rugless Barry Lea Ritchie Singer Tony Barry Andrew BuchananCity Drunk Adam RayClive Rooney

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