John Houseman
Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr.
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- 1. Pilot Sep 7, 1978
- A hard-working Midwesterner adjusts to the demanding schedule of a prestigious law school.
- 2. Great Expectations Sep 12, 1978
- Hart defends Anderson before the law school's disciplinary board.
- 3. A Day in the Life Of ... Sep 19, 1978
- A third-year law student develops an interest in Hart after nearly running him over with her car.
The Paper Chase is a 1973 American comedy-drama film starring Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, and John Houseman, and directed by James Bridges.
Oct 16, 1973 · A first-year law student at Harvard faces the challenges of his coursework, a woman, and a professor who uses the Socratic method. The film won an Oscar for John Houseman as the professor and features Timothy Bottoms and Lindsay Wagner as the leads.
- (8.7K)
- Comedy, Drama
- James Bridges
- 1973-10-16
The Paper Chase is a 1978 American drama television series based on the 1971 novel of the same name by John Jay Osborn Jr., and a 1973 film adaptation. It follows the lives of law student James T. Hart and his classmates at an unnamed law school, modeled on Harvard Law School.
A drama series that follows the trials and tribulations of a group of law students under the tutelage of a strict professor. The show ran for four seasons, from 1978 to 1986, and starred John Houseman, James Stephens, and Tom Fitzsimmons.
- (1.1K)
- 1978-09-09
- Drama
- 60
Feb 4, 2016 · Expecting only the basic pressures of attending Harvard Law School, a serious, hard-working student (Timothy Bottoms) finds himself the fearful adversary of the school's most imperious,...
- 3 min
- 216.4K
- 20th Century Studios
A movie about a bright first-year student at Harvard Law School and his tough professor, Kingsfield. Roger Ebert praises the natural acting, the intelligent script and the respect for the characters.
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The Paper Chase is an American drama television series based on a 1970 novel by John Jay Osborn, Jr., as well as a 1973 film adaptation. It follows the lives of law student James T. Hart...
