The Lathe of Heaven

The Lathe of Heaven (1980)

Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece

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.

Date of release
1980-01-09
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (46)
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Director
Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton

Casting

  • 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
  • Frank Miller — Parole Officer
  • Joye Nash — Woman on Subway
  • Gena Sleete — Woman on Subway

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