Paper Man
~A little imagination goes a long way
Overview
A coming-of-middle-age comedy that chronicles the unlikely friendship between failed author Richard Dunne and a Long Island teen who teaches him a thing or two about growing up, all under the disapproving eye of his long-suffering wife and his imaginary Superhero friend.
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2009-06-15
Budget: $0
Revenue: $13514
Runtime: 110 min
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