Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.6/10
The Paper Chase
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.
This production, originally released in 1978, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
John Houseman
Charles Kingsfield
James Stephens
James T. Hart
Lainie Kazan
Rose Samuels
Penny Johnson Jerald
Vivian Conway
Peter Nelson
Tom Ford
Diana Douglas
Prof. Tyler
Michael Tucci
Gerald Golden
Betty Harford
Mrs Nottingham
Seasons
Season 1
22 Episodes • Aired 1978-09-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
19 Episodes • Aired 1983-04-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
12 Episodes • Aired 1985-05-11
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
5 Episodes • Aired 1986-02-01
No season overview provided for this season.
