Paul's Case(1980)
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.
Paul's Case (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lamont Johnson, released on February 11, 1980 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Eric Roberts, Leta Bonynge, Lindsay Crouse and Robert Dryden. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Lamont Johnson
- Writers:
- Ron Cowen, Willa Cather
- Producers:
- Ed Lynch
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Pizer
- Production:
- Learning in Focus
- Status:
- Released
Paul's Case Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Roberts
as Paul
- Leta Bonynge
Leta Bonynge
as Harpist in Lobby
Lindsay Crouse
as First Actress
- Robert Dryden
Robert Dryden
as Theater Manager
Michael Higgins
as Paul's Father
- Fred Ivory
Fred Ivory
as School Principal
Justine Johnston
as Madame Heinzel
- Bruce Jordan
Bruce Jordan
as Teacher
- Gus Kaikkonen
Gus Kaikkonen
as Charley Edwards
Kaiulani Lee
as Third Actress
- Tom Stewart
Tom Stewart
as Yale Man
- Michael Wager
Michael Wager
Key crew
Directed by Lamont Johnson, written by Ron Cowen and Willa Cather, produced by Ed Lynch.
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Paul's Case Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Paul's Case – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paul's Case online?
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Paul's Case (1980) is available to stream on Dove Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paul's Case?
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The main cast of Paul's Case (1980) includes Eric Roberts, Leta Bonynge, Lindsay Crouse, Robert Dryden and Michael Higgins. The film was directed by Lamont Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paul's Case released?
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Paul's Case was released on February 11, 1980 and runs for 55m.
Is Paul's Case worth watching?
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Paul's Case (1980) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.