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The Paper Chase
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The Paper Chase

1973 · 113 min Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: James Bridges

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

James T. Hart

Lindsay Wagner

Lindsay Wagner

Susan Fields

John Houseman

John Houseman

Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.

Graham Beckel

Graham Beckel

Franklin Ford III

James Naughton

James Naughton

Kevin Brooks

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Thomas Craig Anderson

Craig Richard Nelson

Craig Richard Nelson

Willis Bell

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Robert Lydiard

O'Connor

Lenny Baker

Lenny Baker

William Moss

David Clennon

David Clennon

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