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Paul's Case

Feb 11, 1980 · 55m
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Drama
TV Movie

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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.

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CAST

Eric Roberts
Paul
Leta Bonynge
Harpist in Lobby
Lindsay Crouse
First Actress
Robert Dryden
Theater Manager
Michael Higgins
Paul's Father
Fred Ivory
School Principal
Justine Johnston
Madame Heinzel
Bruce Jordan
Teacher
Directed by Lamont Johnson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Learning in Focus
Country
US

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