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The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Paper Chase
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1973-10-16
  • Runtime: 113 minutes
  • Rating: 6.795/10 (110 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Thompson-Paul Productions, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.686
  • Languages: English, Latin

Cast & Crew

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

as James T. Hart

Lindsay Wagner

Lindsay Wagner

as Susan Fields

John Houseman

John Houseman

as Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.

Graham Beckel

Graham Beckel

as Franklin Ford III

James Naughton

James Naughton

as Kevin Brooks

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

as Thomas Craig Anderson

Craig Richard Nelson

Craig Richard Nelson

as Willis Bell

Robert Lydiard

Robert Lydiard

as O'Connor

Lenny Baker

Lenny Baker

as William Moss

David Clennon

David Clennon

as Toombs

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Paper Chase | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Paper Chase?

The Paper Chase is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1973-10-16.

Who are the main actors in The Paper Chase?

The main cast includes Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel, James Naughton, .

Where can I watch The Paper Chase online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Paper Chase is available.

Is The Paper Chase based on a true story?

You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout.

What is the IMDb rating of The Paper Chase?

The Paper Chase has an IMDb rating of 6.795/10 based on 110 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Paper Chase?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Paper Chase?

The soundtrack was composed by Thompson-Paul Productions, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Paper Chase filmed?

The Paper Chase was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Paper Chase?

The total runtime of The Paper Chase is 113 minutes.

Is The Paper Chase suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Paper Chase?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Paper Chase.

Does The Paper Chase have a post-credit scene?

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