
Paul's Case
Drama · TV Movie
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.
Top Cast


Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
Paul
Eric Roberts
Paul
Leta Bonynge
Leta Bonynge
Harpist in Lobby
Leta Bonynge
Harpist in Lobby


Lindsay Crouse
Lindsay Crouse
First Actress
Lindsay Crouse
First Actress
Robert Dryden
Robert Dryden
Theater Manager
Robert Dryden
Theater Manager


Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins
Paul's Father
Michael Higgins
Paul's Father
Fred Ivory
Fred Ivory
School Principal
Fred Ivory
School Principal


Justine Johnston
Justine Johnston
Madame Heinzel
Justine Johnston
Madame Heinzel
Bruce Jordan
Bruce Jordan
Teacher
Bruce Jordan
Teacher
Gus Kaikkonen
Gus Kaikkonen
Charley Edwards
Gus Kaikkonen
Charley Edwards


Kaiulani Lee
Kaiulani Lee
Third Actress
Kaiulani Lee
Third Actress
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