The read
It runs a compact 55m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Lamont JohnsonDirector
Cast
- 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
Stills
Themes
new york cityworking classpittsburgh, pennsylvania