The Paper Chase
1973 · 1h 53m · Drama · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout.
A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.
Written & directed by
James BridgesBased on the novel by
John Jay Osborn Jr.6.5Smart score
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based on novel or bookcollegeharvard universitylaw studentmentor protégé relationshippaper airplanerhetoricstudy group
RatingPG (US)
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