The Paperboy
2012 • Drama, Mystery, Thriller • R
As investigative reporter Ward Jansen and his partner Yardley Acheman chase a sensational, career-making story with the help of Ward's younger brother Jack and sultry death-row groupie Charlotte Bless, the pair tries to prove violent swamp-dweller Hillary Van Wetter was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff.
Runtime: 1h 47m
Dive into the world of Pete Dexter’s "The Paperboy" for a gripping tale that unravels the complex characters and intense atmosphere of the American South. Dexter’s masterful storytelling and intricate explorations into human behavior create a novel that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.
While the movie adaptation provides a visual spectacle, the book offers a deeper understanding of the narrative’s nuances and the motivations driving each character. Reading "The Paperboy" immerses you into a richly detailed world of suspense and emotion, a literary experience that the film can only partially capture.
The Paperboy inspired from
The Paperboy
by Pete Dexter
