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Based on John Jay Osborn Jr.'s 1971 novel The Paper Chase, it tells the story of James Hart, a first-year law student at Harvard Law School, his experiences with Professor Charles Kingsfield, a brilliant and demanding contract law instructor, and Hart's relationship with Kingsfield's daughter.
- $3.6 million
- John Williams
- October 16, 1973
Sep 12, 2008 · According to Osborn, Kingsfield was not based on any particular professor that Osborn had at Harvard; in fact, he said the character was based, if upon anyone, on the legendary early 20th century Harvard Law professor Bull Warren. He also admitted that he knew almost nothing about Bull Warren.
Oct 2, 2012 · Colleen Walsh. Harvard Staff Writer. October 2, 2012 5 min read. Law School audience reflects on iconic film about earning degree. Many readers and viewers wonder if John Osborn Jr. had someone special in mind when he created the imperious professor in his 1971 hit novel “The Paper Chase,” based on his Harvard Law School (HLS) years.
- Harvardgazette
Powered by JustWatch. "The Paper Chase" is about an aggressive, very bright, terribly engaging first-year student at Harvard Law School. The movie respects its hero, respects the school, and most of all respects the venerable Professor Kingsfield, tyrant of contract law.
The plot is undercooked. Even so, “The Paper Chase” might be the best film ever made about dealing with an authority figure. It is elite for this reason and because it demonstrates the classroom as a venue of great drama. Viewers are compelled to raise their hands and take a shot at Kingsfield.
Oct 16, 1973 · The Paper Chase: Directed by James Bridges. With Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel. A first-year law student at Harvard Law School struggles with balancing his coursework and a woman, unaware that she has a connection that affects their relationship.
Dec 15, 2023 · Based on John Jay Osborne Jr. ’s 1971 novel of the same name, the dramedy revolves around James Hart ( Timothy Bottoms ), a first-year Harvard Law school student who becomes obsessed with...
