Paul's Case
1980, English. Directed by Lamont Johnson.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Paul's Case is streaming on Dove in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
- Eric RobertsPaul
- Leta BonyngeHarpist in Lobby
- Lindsay CrouseFirst Actress
- Robert DrydenTheater Manager
- Michael HigginsPaul's Father
- Fred IvorySchool Principal
- Justine JohnstonMadame Heinzel
- Bruce JordanTeacher
- Gus KaikkonenCharley Edwards
- Kaiulani LeeThird Actress
- Tom StewartYale Man
- Michael WagerCast
Details
- Released
- 11 February 1980
- Country
- United States of America
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Paul's Case runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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Which OTT platform is Paul's Case on?
Paul's Case is streaming on Dove in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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Who directed Paul's Case?
Paul's Case (1980) was directed by Lamont Johnson and stars Eric Roberts, Leta Bonynge, Lindsay Crouse.