Paperback Hero
Paperback Hero is an Australian romantic comedy starring Hugh Jackman (X-Men, X-Men 2, Kate and Leopold) and Claudia Karvan. It was released in 1999 and played at the Australian Film Festival and the Hollywood Film Festival. It's based on the novel by Antony J. Bowman who also directed the film.
Synopsis
Country truck driver Jack Willis (Hugh Jackman) has written a romance novel. Fearing ridicule from his mates, Jack uses a pen-name, that of his long-time friend Ruby Vale (Claudia Karvan), a local crop-dusting pilot and café owner (inherited both from her dad). Trouble brews for Jack when he lands a book deal with a publisher who sends out a vivacious publicist to convince their new novelist to come to Sydney for the promotion of 'her' new book. Jack asks Ruby to take his place, as a favour. The publisher’s offer to pay for Ruby's wedding to local vet Hamish (Andrew Gilbert) convinces her that the favour is worthwhile. Jack realises that he can't permit the high-spirited Ruby to run amuck in Sydney in her new role as romance writer, so he decides to escort her as her manager. Their friendly relationship begins to take unexpected turns.
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