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The Paper Chase

PG19731h 53mJames Bridges
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 65

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"You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout."

A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookHarvard UniversityCollegeLaw StudentStudy GroupPaper AirplaneMentor Protégé RelationshipRhetoric

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What is The Paper Chase (1973) about?

A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

Who stars in The Paper Chase?

The Paper Chase stars Timothy Bottoms (James T. Hart), Lindsay Wagner (Susan Fields), John Houseman (Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.), Graham Beckel (Franklin Ford III), James Naughton (Kevin Brooks). The film was directed by James Bridges.

How long is The Paper Chase?

The Paper Chase has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Is The Paper Chase worth watching?

The Paper Chase holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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