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The Paper Chase (1978-1986) series poster
Drama

The Paper Chase

1978-1986 4 seasons 58 episodes
68 Pulse
8.1 IMDb
Long haul 51 hours
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Plot

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.

Credits

Created by: James Bridges

Cast: John Houseman, James Stephens, Betty Harford, James Keane, Tom Fitzsimmons, Michael Tucci

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