27 May 1977
Desperate Living
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
The Paper
A behind-the-lines look at work, marriage and other forms of combat.
Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Keaton Henry Hackett
Robert Duvall Bernie White
Glenn Close Alicia Clark
Marisa Tomei Martha Hackett
Randy Quaid Michael McDougal
Jason Alexander Marion Sandusky
Catherine O'Hara Susan
Jason Robards Graham Keighley
Siobhan Fallon Hogan Lisa
Jill Hennessy Deanne White
Spalding Gray Paul Bladden
Lynne Thigpen Janet
Jack Kehoe Phil
Roma Maffia Carmen
Clint Howard Ray Blaisch
Geoffrey Owens Lou
Amelia Campbell Robin
William Prince Howard Hackett
Augusta Dabney Sarah Hackett
Bruce Altman Carl
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