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Paul's Case
- Director: Lamont Johnson
- Writer: Willa Cather; Ron Cowen
- Producer: Robert Geller; Ed Lynch
CGiii Comment
A dismal adaptation of a fine short story.
The whole thing is somewhat reminiscent of Catcher in the Rye...a miserable, whinging teen.
No trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
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.
Cast & Characters
Eric Roberts as Paul;
Michael Higgins as Paul's Father;
Gus Kaikkonen as Charlie;
Tom Stewart as Yale Man;
Lindsay Crouse as First Actress;
Justine Johnston as Madame Heinzel;
Andrew Ethier