The Paper Chase (movie)

The Paper Chase is a 1973 American coming of age drama movie. It was directed by James Bridges. The movie is based on the 1971 novel by John Jay Osborn Jr.. Actors include: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Blair Brown, James Naughton, and Graham Beckel. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox. 
It was nominated for three Oscars at the Academy Awards in 1974. Houseman won for Best Supporting Actor. There was a 1978 television series based on the movie.