Paul's Case
6.8
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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Eric Roberts
Paul
Known for
The Odyssey
The Expendables
Leta Bonynge
Harpist in Lobby
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The Group
Lindsay Crouse
First Actress
Known for
The Arrival
House of Games
Robert Dryden
Theater Manager
Known for
Taking Off
Michael Higgins
Paul's Father
Known for
The Conversation
Angel Heart
Fred Ivory
School Principal
No other roles listed
Justine Johnston
Madame Heinzel
Known for
Nine 1/2 Weeks
Fatal Attraction
Bruce Jordan
Teacher
Gus Kaikkonen
Charley Edwards
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Kaiulani Lee
Third Actress
Known for
Cujo
Hush
Tom Stewart
Yale Man
Known for
American Gigolo
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Michael Wager
Known for
Exodus
Lamont Johnson Director · Larry Pizer Cinematographer William Haugse Editor
United States release February 11, 1980 · Produced in United States
Production
Learning in Focus
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · February 11, 1980
TV · PBS
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