The Paper Man (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1963, The Paper Man is a drama film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A deaf and mute vagabond finds a large denomination bill in a Mexico City dump, and while he tries to buy something with it, others try to con him into giving it away. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 36th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Who’s in it. The Paper Man stars Ignacio López Tarso as Adán, Alida Valli as La Italiana, Luis Aguilar as Ventrílocuo and Columba Domínguez as Señorita Directora de casa hogar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Paper Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paper Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paper Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paper Man (1963)?
- In US, The Paper Man is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Paper Man worth watching?
- The Paper Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Paper Man?
- The Paper Man stars Ignacio López Tarso, Alida Valli, Luis Aguilar, Columba Domínguez and Noé Murayama.