4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Paul's Case (1980)
Paul's Case (1980)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a character study exploring individual alienation and the tragic consequences of an inability to reconcile inner desires with external reality, without explicitly promoting a left or right ideological solution or critique.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with the source material's original character demographics. Its narrative explores themes of individual alienation and societal class pressures without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities through a DEI lens.
Secondary
"Paul's Case" offers an empathetic portrayal of a young man's profound alienation and aesthetic longings, widely interpreted as coded queer themes. The film frames his tragic end as a consequence of societal incompatibility and his inability to reconcile his true self with a conventional world, maintaining a respectful and dignified stance toward his character and his struggles.
The film "Paul's Case" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a young man's struggle with social alienation and his yearning for an aesthetic, artistic life, often interpreted through themes of class and non-conformity rather than gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1980 film "Paul's Case" is an adaptation of Willa Cather's short story. The protagonist, Paul, is consistently portrayed as male in both the original source material and the film adaptation. No significant characters exhibit a gender swap from their established canon.
The film adapts Willa Cather's short story. The protagonist, Paul, is portrayed by Eric Roberts, a white actor, which is consistent with the implied race of the character in the original source material.
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6.8
3.0
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