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The Paper Chase (1978)

First aired September 9, 19781h/ep4 seasons · 58 epsEnded
7.6

9 votes

Drama

Overview

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.

Created By

James Bridges

Top Billed Cast

John Houseman

John Houseman

Charles Kingsfield

James Stephens

James Stephens

James T. Hart

Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

Rose Samuels

Penny Johnson Jerald

Penny Johnson Jerald

Vivian Conway

Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson

Tom Ford

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

Prof. Tyler

Michael Tucci

Michael Tucci

Gerald Golden

Betty Harford

Betty Harford

Mrs Nottingham

James Keane

James Keane

Willis Bell

Tom Fitzsimmons

Tom Fitzsimmons

Franklin Ford III

Andra Millian

Andra Millian

Laura Kiernan

Clare Kirkconnell

Clare Kirkconnell

Rita Harriman

Robert Krimmer

Robert Krimmer

Martin Zeiss

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

May 2, 1986

Networks

CBSShowtime

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