Movie·1973·1h 53m
The Paper Chase
You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
Producer
Rodrick Paul, Robert C. Thompson
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Music
John Williams
Editor
Walter Thompson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
118 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
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
Bill Moher
Philip Fields
Blair Brown
Miss Farranti
Richard Whelan
Pruit
Alan Kwinter
Sanders
Nicholas Olah
Knight
David B. Johns
Fisher
// crew
Crew
James Bridges
Director, Screenplay
Rodrick Paul
Producer
Robert C. Thompson
Producer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
John Williams
Original Music Composer
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