Movie

The Paper Chase

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

★ 6.8(119)19731h 53m

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Good to know

Director: James Bridges
Release date: 1973-10-16
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Thompson-Paul Productions

The Paper Chase — trailer

About The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase is a 1973 movie in the Drama genre, directed by James Bridges, starring Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner and John Houseman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 119 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Paper Chase in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookharvard universitycollegelaw studentstudy grouppaper airplanementor protégé relationshiprhetoric

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Paper Chase in Mexico?+

The Paper Chase is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Paper Chase on Netflix?+

The Paper Chase is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Paper Chase?+

The Paper Chase has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Paper Chase?+

The Paper Chase stars Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel and James Naughton.

When did The Paper Chase come out?+

The Paper Chase is a 1973 movie directed by James Bridges.

What genre is The Paper Chase?+

The Paper Chase is Drama film.

Who directed The Paper Chase?+

The Paper Chase was directed by James Bridges.