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Rating: 7 stars

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Paul's Case (1980)

Directed by Lamont Johnson

Drama

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.

Length 55 minutes

Actors

Eric Roberts | Leta Bonynge | Lindsay Crouse | Robert Dryden | Michael Higgins | Fred Ivory | Justine Johnston | Bruce Jordan | Gus Kaikkonen | Kaiulani Lee | Tom Stewart | Michael Wager | Marilyn Abrams | Jack Allen | Brooks Baldwin | Mary Catalfimo | John Derby | Andrew Ethier | John Wynn Evans | Pat Fattibene | Mary Pat Gleason | Jeff Hayenga | Rodney Lenz | Allan Livingston | Thomas Lynch | Jim McHugh | Andrew Nanna | Joseph Parker | Jean Riley | Lena Spencer | Colin Stinton | Leonard Tucker | Raymond Watkin | Henry Fonda

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Kicking off my ERITFM project with this since it was mentioned during the live podcast. Eric Roberts really is terrific in this role. The only slight is that it’s a teleplay and too short at under an hour. Feels like it needs a little more packed on towards the end.

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