The Paper Chase (1978)
The Paper Chase is a 1978 drama series created by James Bridges. It stars John Houseman, James Stephens and Betty Harford.
Critically lauded drama about the life and pressures of a group of students at a prestigious Eastern law school, with a strict and domineering contract-law professor named Charles Kingsfield, who alternately inspires and terrifies the students.
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What is The Paper Chase about?
Critically lauded drama about the life and pressures of a group of students at a prestigious Eastern law school, with a strict and domineering contract-law professor named Charles Kingsfield, who alternately inspires and terrifies the students.
When was The Paper Chase released?
The Paper Chase was released on 9 September 1978.
How many episodes does The Paper Chase have?
The Paper Chase has 58 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made The Paper Chase?
The Paper Chase was created by James Bridges.
Cast
- John Houseman as Charles Kingsfield
- James Stephens as James T. Hart
- Betty Harford as Mrs Nottingham
- James Keane as Willis Bell
- Tom Fitzsimmons as Franklin Ford III
- Michael Tucci as Gerald Golden
- Robert Krimmer as Martin Zeiss
- Charles Hallahan as Ernie
- Stanley DeSantis as Gagarian
- Robert Ginty as Thomas Craig Anderson
- Francine Tacker as Elizabeth Logan
- Jonathan Segal as Jonathan Brooks