Paul's Case (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Paul's Case is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Paul's Case stars Eric Roberts as Paul, Lindsay Crouse as First Actress, Robert Dryden as Theater Manager and Michael Higgins as Paul's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Paul's Case has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paul's Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paul's Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paul's Case (1980)?
- In US, Paul's Case is available to stream on Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paul's Case worth watching?
- Paul's Case holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paul's Case?
- Paul's Case stars Eric Roberts, Lindsay Crouse, Robert Dryden, Michael Higgins and Mary Pat Gleason.
- When was Paul's Case released?
- Paul's Case was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.