Paul's Case

1980 | 55 minutes | 3.3 ★ (3)

Paul's Case
  • 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

    11 February 1980

  • DirectingMichael Haley
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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