The Paperboy
2012 · 1h 47m · Drama, Mystery, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.
Directed by
Lee DanielsBased on the novel by
Peter Dexter5.6Smart score
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