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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: HOUSEMAN/BOTTOMS/WAGNER EAN: 0024543073864 Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 03, 2003 Running Time: 113 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: October 16, 1973 Sales Rank: 3742 MPN: FOXD2007386D
Description: Expecting only the basic pressures of attending Harvard Law School, a serious, hard-working student (Timothy Bottoms) finds himself the fearful adversary of the school's most imperious, sarcastic professor (John Houseman). Their relationship grows even more complex when the boy discovers that the girl he's in love with is the professor's daughter (Lindsay Wagner). Edward Herrmann and James Naughton co-star in this moving, intelligent drama.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Good, but a little dated
I enjoyed the TV series years ago, but had never seen the movie. I watched it with my daughter, who is now in her first year of law school. It was enjoyable, but very much a movie of the early seventies. ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent film!
This is what should be coming out of Hollywood now! This film from 1973 is thought-provoking and truly entertaining without any silly special effects to blur the meaning!
Rating: - Great Film, Decent DVD
This DVD is based on a print that's in good shape. The only problem I noticed was with the audio. In a couple of scenes -- such as in Brooks' apartment, where he's confessing his struggles to Hart -- the ... Read More
Rating: - Still great, but dated.
Always a great movie for incoming law students. Emphasizes the henious Socratic method. A bit dated.
Rating: - Great price for a classic film.
I very much enjoyed reliving my first experience watching this classic movie from years ago. The commentary was a welcome added addition. For those who don't know, this film led to a TV series also starring ... Read More