The Paper Chase
“You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout.”
Synopsis
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
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The Paper Chase | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-05
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Paper Chase
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Thompson-Paul Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bridges
James Bridges, John Jay Osborn Jr.
John Williams
Gordon Willis
Walter Thompson
Rodrick Paul, Robert C. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
James Bridges
Director
James Bridges
Screenplay
Rodrick Paul
Producer
Robert C. Thompson
Producer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
George Jenkins
Production Design
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Paper Chase
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Paper Chase about?
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
Who directed The Paper Chase?
The Paper Chase was directed by James Bridges.
Who stars in The Paper Chase?
The principal cast of The Paper Chase includes Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel, James Naughton.
When was The Paper Chase released and how long is it?
The Paper Chase was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Paper Chase?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paper Chase was composed by John Williams.
Is The Paper Chase based on a book or true story?
The Paper Chase is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Jay Osborn Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Paper Chase?
The Paper Chase holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).