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The Paper Chase

1978–19864 seasonsJames Bridges
IMDb 8.1

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Critically lauded drama about the life and pressures of a group of students at a prestigious Eastern law school, with a strict and domineering contract-law professor named Charles Kingsfield, who alternately inspires and terrifies the students.

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Law SchoolStrict Teacher

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What is The Paper Chase (1978) about?

Critically lauded drama about the life and pressures of a group of students at a prestigious Eastern law school, with a strict and domineering contract-law professor named Charles Kingsfield, who alternately inspires and terrifies the students.

Who stars in The Paper Chase?

The Paper Chase stars John Houseman (Charles Kingsfield), James Stephens (James T. Hart), Lainie Kazan (Rose Samuels), Penny Johnson Jerald (Vivian Conway), Peter Nelson (Tom Ford). The series was created by James Bridges.

How many seasons does The Paper Chase have?

The Paper Chase has 4 seasons. There are 58 episodes in total.

Is The Paper Chase worth watching?

The Paper Chase holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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