The Paper Chase(1973)
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The Paper Chase Synopsis
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
The Paper Chase (1973) is a drama film directed by James Bridges, released on October 16, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman and Graham Beckel. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 122 ratings.
- Director:
- James Bridges
- Writers:
- James Bridges, John Jay Osborn Jr.
- Producers:
- Robert C. Thompson, Rodrick Paul
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Willis
- Composer:
- John Williams
- Production:
- Thompson-Paul Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Paper Chase (1973) Trailer
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The Paper Chase Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Bottoms
as James T. Hart
Lindsay Wagner
as Susan Fields
John Houseman
as Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.
Graham Beckel
as Franklin Ford III
James Naughton
as Kevin Brooks
Edward Herrmann
as Thomas Craig Anderson
Craig Richard Nelson
as Willis Bell
- Robert Lydiard
Robert Lydiard
as O'Connor
Lenny Baker
as William Moss
David Clennon
as Toombs
Regina Baff
as Asheley Brooks
- Irma Hurley
Irma Hurley
as Mrs. Weasal
Key crew
Directed by James Bridges, written by James Bridges and John Jay Osborn Jr., produced by Robert C. Thompson and Rodrick Paul.
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The Paper Chase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 122 ratings.
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The Paper Chase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Paper Chase online?
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The Paper Chase (1973) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Paper Chase?
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The main cast of The Paper Chase (1973) includes Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel and James Naughton. The film was directed by James Bridges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Paper Chase released?
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The Paper Chase was released on October 16, 1973 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Paper Chase worth watching?
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The Paper Chase (1973) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 122 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Paper Chase?
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Yes. The official The Paper Chase trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.