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The Paper Chase (1973)

PG  113 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  16 October 1973 (USA)
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A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

Director:

James Bridges
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Timothy Bottoms ...
Lindsay Wagner ...
John Houseman John Houseman ...
Graham Beckel Graham Beckel ...
James Naughton ...
Kevin Brooks
Edward Herrmann ...
Craig Richard Nelson ...
Robert Lydiard Robert Lydiard ...
O'Connor (as Bob Lydiard)
Lenny Baker Lenny Baker ...
William Moss, Tutor
David Clennon ...
Toombs
Regina Baff Regina Baff ...
Irma Hurley Irma Hurley ...
Mrs. Weasal
Bill Moher Bill Moher ...
Philip
Blair Brown ...
Miss Farranti
Richard Whelan Richard Whelan ...
Pruit
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Storyline

Hart is a confused first year law student at Harvard. He is trying to survive the year under his strictest professer, the legendary Kingsfield. With the help of some of his classmates in his study group, Hart becomes one of the smartest students in his class. His reputation with Kingsfield is diminished, however, when he finds out the girl he has been seeing is Kingfields daughter. Will Hart perform to the best of his ability with Kingsfield watching his every move? Written by Patrick Lynn <pjustinl@worldnet.att.net>  

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Taglines:

You have to choose between the girl you love and the diploma you've worked for all your life. You have 30 seconds.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Vida de un estudiante See more »

Filming Locations:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

First film of David Clennon. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Jim jumps on the bed next to Susan, his position next to her changes between shots. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Professor Kingsfield: Mr. Hart, would you recite for us the facts of Hawkins versus McGee?
[looks up]
Professor Kingsfield: I do have you name right? You are "Mr. Hart"?
Hart: [mumbles] Yes, my name's Hart.
Professor Kingsfield: You're not speaking loud enough, Mr. Hart. Will you speak up?
Hart: Yes, my name's Hart.
Professor Kingsfield: Mr. Hart, you're still not speaking loud enough. Will you stand?
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Connections

References Shaft (1971) See more »

Soundtracks

"THE 'LITTLE FUGUE' IN G-"
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach See more »