# The Paper Chase (1973)

> A diligent Harvard law student discovers that mastering contract law is only part of surviving an intimidating academic hierarchy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8455

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: James Bridges
- Cast: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel, James Naughton, Edward Herrmann, Craig Richard Nelson, Robert Lydiard
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070509/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, brooding, intense, study break, law school movie night

## Synopsis

A dedicated student navigates the intense world of Harvard Law, where knowledge is power and pressure is relentless.

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