"You may be looking at a future President, Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of State or a dropout."

1973

1h 53m

6.8(123 votes)

Drama

Overview

A first-year law student struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of a stern professor.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Timothy Bottoms

James T. Hart

Lindsay Wagner

Susan Fields

John Houseman

Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.

Graham Beckel

Franklin Ford III

James Naughton

Kevin Brooks

Edward Herrmann

Thomas Craig Anderson

Craig Richard Nelson

Willis Bell

Robert Lydiard

O'Connor

Lenny Baker

William Moss

David Clennon

Toombs

Creative team

Directed by: James Bridges
Written by: James Bridges
Produced by: Robert C. Thompson
Rodrick Paul

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