Paul's Case (1980)

  • NR
  • 02/11/1980 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 55m

Overview

Captures the essence of Willa Cather's haunting story of Pittsburgh circa 1900. Lost in a world of fantasy, young working-class Paul dreams of escaping his dreary existence in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh. As fate would have it Paul gets his chance by stealing some money and subsequently running off to glamorous New York City.

Lamont Johnson

Director

Cast

Eric Roberts's headshot

Eric Roberts

Paul
Leta Bonynge's headshot

Leta Bonynge

Harpist in Lobby
Lindsay Crouse's headshot

Lindsay Crouse

First Actress
Robert Dryden's headshot

Robert Dryden

Theater Manager
Michael Higgins's headshot

Michael Higgins

Paul's Father
Fred Ivory's headshot

Fred Ivory

School Principal
Justine Johnston's headshot

Justine Johnston

Madame Heinzel
Bruce Jordan's headshot

Bruce Jordan

Teacher

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