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The Lathe of Heaven (1980)

"Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece"

6.6/10 1h 45m Jan 09, 1980
Science Fiction Fantasy Drama Thriller TV Movie

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Lathe of Heaven
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison
George Orr
Popularity: 1.5
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Peyton E. Park
Mannie Ahrens
Popularity: 0.1
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Niki Flacks
Penny Crouch
Popularity: 0.0
Kevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Dr. William Haber
Popularity: 0.7
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Vandi Clark
Aunt Ethel
Popularity: 0.6
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Bernedette Whitehead
George's Mother
Popularity: 0.1
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Jo Livingston
George's Father
Popularity: 0.6
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Jane Roberts
Grandmother
Popularity: 0.2
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Tom Matts
Grandfather
Popularity: 0.1
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Frank Miller
Parole Officer
Popularity: 0.2
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Joye Nash
Woman on Subway
Popularity: 0.1
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Gena Sleete
Woman on Subway
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Writer Diane English, Roger Swaybill
Producer Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Editor Dick Bartlett
Executive Producer David R. Loxton

Production

Thirteen
US
Taurus Film
DE
PBS
US

Videos & Trailers

The Lathe of Heaven (1980) (trailer)
The Lathe of Heaven (1980) (trailer)
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Keywords

telekinesis alternative reality

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Rating
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Based on 39 votes

Details
Release Date January 9, 1980
Runtime 1h 45m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
Links
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