The Paper Chase(1978)
The Paper Chase Synopsis
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.
The Paper Chase (1978) is a drama series that premiered on September 9, 1978, spanning 4 seasons and 58 episodes. It stars John Houseman, James Stephens, Lainie Kazan and Penny Johnson Jerald. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-09-09
- Last aired:
- 1986-05-02
- Producers:
- Robert C. Thompson
The Paper Chase Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Houseman
as Charles Kingsfield
- James Stephens
James Stephens
as James T. Hart
Lainie Kazan
as Rose Samuels
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Vivian Conway
Peter Nelson
as Tom Ford
Diana Douglas
as Prof. Tyler
Michael Tucci
as Gerald Golden
- Betty Harford
Betty Harford
as Mrs Nottingham
James Keane
as Willis Bell
Tom Fitzsimmons
as Franklin Ford III
Andra Millian
as Laura Kiernan
Clare Kirkconnell
as Rita Harriman
Key crew
Executive produced by Robert C. Thompson.
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The Paper Chase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Paper Chase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Paper Chase?
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The Paper Chase (1978) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of The Paper Chase are there?
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The Paper Chase has 4 seasons and 58 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 9, 1978.
Is The Paper Chase still running?
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No. The Paper Chase is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 2, 1986.
Who is in the cast of The Paper Chase?
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The Paper Chase (1978) stars John Houseman, James Stephens, Lainie Kazan, Penny Johnson Jerald and Peter Nelson. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Paper Chase any good?
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The Paper Chase (1978) is rated 7.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.