Paul's Case (1980)

02/11/1980 (US) • 55m

Drama, TV Movie

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.

Top Billed Cast

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

Gus Kaikkonen

Charley Edwards


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

working class

pittsburgh, pennsylvania

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