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Paul's Case(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-02-11
33%
3 Votes
Time: 0h 55m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Learning in Focus
Movie: Paul's Case
Top 10 Billed Cast
Eric Roberts
Paul
Lindsay Crouse
First Actress
Michael Higgins
Paul's Father
Justine Johnston
Madame Heinzel
Kaiulani Lee
Third Actress
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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.
Release Date
1980-02-11
Average
3.3
Rating:
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