Paul's Case
Synopsis
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 Cast
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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
Michael Wager
Marilyn Abrams
Jack Allen
Bellhop
Brooks Baldwin
Mary Catalfimo
Sam's Wife
John Derby
Andrew Ethier
Boy #1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Cowen, Willa Cather
- Original Title
- Paul's Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Learning in Focus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Ron Cowen, Willa Cather
Larry Pizer
William Haugse
Ed Lynch, Robert Geller
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Lamont Johnson
Director
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Ed Lynch
Producer
William Haugse
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paul's Case
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What is Paul's Case about?
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.
Who directed Paul's Case?
Paul's Case was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Paul's Case?
The principal cast of Paul's Case includes Eric Roberts, Leta Bonynge, Lindsay Crouse, Robert Dryden, Michael Higgins.
When was Paul's Case released and how long is it?
Paul's Case was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 55m.