The Paper Chase
Director: James Bridges
"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.
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Cast
Timothy Bottoms
James T. Hart
Lindsay Wagner
Susan Fields
John Houseman
Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.
Graham Beckel
Franklin Ford III
James Naughton
Kevin Brooks
Edward Herrmann
Thomas Craig Anderson
Craig Richard Nelson
Willis Bell
Robert Lydiard
O'Connor
Lenny Baker
William Moss
David Clennon
Toombs
Regina Baff
Asheley Brooks
Irma Hurley
Mrs. Weasal
In brief
The Paper Chase (1973) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 122 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 53min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Paper Chase?
The Paper Chase runs 113 minutes (1h 53min).
What rating does The Paper Chase have?
The Paper Chase has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 122 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Paper Chase from?
The Paper Chase was released in 1973.
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