Paul's Case (1980)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.112 |
Directed By
Lamont Johnson
Crew
Larry Pizer
Michael Haley
Lamont Johnson
Joseph G. Aulisi
Peter Politanoff
Marsha Louis Eck
Ron Cowen
William Haugse
Robert Geller
Willa Cather
Ed Lynch
TOP 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
Gus Kaikkonen
Charley Edwards
Kaiulani Lee
Third Actress
Tom Stewart
Yale Man
Jack Allen
Bellhop
Mary Catalfimo
Sam's Wife
Andrew Ethier
Boy #1
Mary Pat Gleason
Second Actress
Rodney Lenz
Boy #2
Allan Livingston
Sam
Thomas Lynch
Hotel Waiter
Jim McHugh
Cab Driver
Lena Spencer
Woman Selling Flowers
Colin Stinton
Hotel Manager
Henry Fonda
Self - Series Host (uncredited)
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