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Paul’s Case (1980) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 55 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Lamont Johnson
- Starring
- Henry Fonda, Mary Pat Gleason, Lindsay Crouse, Eric Roberts, Michael Higgins, Colin Stinton
Set against turn‑of‑the‑century Pittsburgh, the film follows young working‑class Paul, whose imagination offers an escape from grim daily grind. When he steals money, he seizes an impossible chance to flee to the glittering promise of New York City, hoping the city will grant him a fresh start and freedom he craves amid the era’s restless ambition.
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