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The Paper Chase

1973·113 min

The Paper Chase

Directed by James Bridges

Drama

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

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Timothy Bottoms

James T. Hart

Susan Fields

Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.

Franklin Ford III

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Robert C. Thompson

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The Paper Chase (1973) is about a first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

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James Bridges directed The Paper Chase (1973).

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