The Lathe of Heaven (1980)

01/09/1980 (US) • 1h 45m

Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece

Overview

George Orr, a man whose dreams can change waking reality, tries to suppress this unpredictable gift with drugs. Dr. Haber, an assigned psychiatrist, discovers the gift to be real and hypnotically induces Mr. Orr to change reality for the benefit of mankind --- with bizarre and frightening results.

Top Billed Cast

Bruce Davison

George Orr

Peyton E. Park

Mannie Ahrens

Niki Flacks

Penny Crouch

Kevin Conway

Dr. William Haber

Vandi Clark

Aunt Ethel

Bernedette Whitehead

George's Mother

Jo Livingston

George's Father

Jane Roberts

Grandmother

Tom Matts

Grandfather


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

telekinesis

alternative reality

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