The Secret Life of John Chapman(1976)
The Secret Life of John Chapman Synopsis
The true story of John Chapman, a college president who took a sabbatical and went out and got a job as a general laborer, to try to experience life outside his well-ordered but insulated college environment.
The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976) is a drama film directed by David Lowell Rich, released on December 27, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Ralph Waite, Susan Anspach, John Aylward and Brad Davis. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David Lowell Rich
- Writers:
- Albert Ruben, John R. Coleman
- Producers:
- Gerald W. Abrams
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques R. Marquette
- Composer:
- Fred Myrow
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976) Trailer
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The Secret Life of John Chapman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Waite
as John Chapman
Susan Anspach
as Wilma
John Aylward
as Grady
Brad Davis
as Andy Chapman
Pat Hingle
as Gus Reed
- Maury Cooper
Maury Cooper
as College Chairman
- Richard L. Hawkins
Richard L. Hawkins
Elayne Heilveil
as Meredith Chapman
Key crew
Directed by David Lowell Rich, written by Albert Ruben and John R. Coleman, produced by Gerald W. Abrams.
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The Secret Life of John Chapman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Secret Life of John Chapman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Secret Life of John Chapman?
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The main cast of The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976) includes Ralph Waite, Susan Anspach, John Aylward, Brad Davis and Pat Hingle. The film was directed by David Lowell Rich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Life of John Chapman released?
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The Secret Life of John Chapman was released on December 27, 1976 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is The Secret Life of John Chapman worth watching?
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The Secret Life of John Chapman (1976) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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