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  • The Paper Chase Tempest in a Pothole (Season 2, Episode 9)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

The Paper Chase

Tempest in a Pothole (Season 2, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

The hapless Willis Bell takes a spill on his bicycle and breaks an arm, then he sues the city, alleging negligence in street maintenance. He reluctantly subpoenas Kingsfield, who saw the accident. All of Bell's dorm mates pull for him -- ...See moreThe hapless Willis Bell takes a spill on his bicycle and breaks an arm, then he sues the city, alleging negligence in street maintenance. He reluctantly subpoenas Kingsfield, who saw the accident. All of Bell's dorm mates pull for him -- all except Soloway, his personal "doubting Thomas". Written by JEFJR See less
Director
Writers
John Jay Osborn Jr. (based on the novel by) | James Bridges (developed for television by) | Peter Dixon (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Gene A. Talvin (as Gene Talvin)
Editor
Status
Edit Released
Updated May 29, 1984

Release date
May 29, 1984 (United States)

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19 cast members
Name Known for
John Houseman
Professor Charles W. Kingsfield Jr. Professor Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.   See fewer
James Stephens
James T. Hart James T. Hart   See fewer
Tom Fitzsimmons
Franklin Ford III Franklin Ford III   See fewer
James Keane
Willis Bell Willis Bell   See fewer
Michael Tucci
Gerald Golden Gerald Golden   See fewer
Andra Millian
Laura Kiernan Laura Kiernan   See fewer
Penny Johnson Jerald
Vivian Conway (as Penny Johnson) Vivian Conway (as Penny Johnson)   See fewer
Clare Kirkconnell
Rita Harriman Rita Harriman   See fewer
Betty Harford
Mrs. Nottingham Mrs. Nottingham   See fewer
Arthur Rosenberg
City Attorney City Attorney   See fewer
Michael Prince
Dean Perry Dean Perry   See fewer
Steven Peterman
Soloway Soloway   See fewer
Faye Michael Nuell
Actress (as Faye Nuell Mayo) Actress (as Faye Nuell Mayo)   See fewer
Adrian Ricard
Actress Actress   See fewer
Lee Kessler
Actress Actress   See fewer
Armin Shimerman
Asphalt Expert Witness Asphalt Expert Witness   See fewer
Paul Linke
Actor Actor   See fewer
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