

The Lathe of Heaven
1980 · Movie · 1h 45m
Science FictionFantasyDramaThrillerMade-for-TV
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.1/10
Key crew
- Roger SwaybillWriter
- Fred BarzykDirector
- David R. LoxtonDirector
- Diane EnglishWriter
- Michael SmallOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bruce DavisonGeorge Orr
- Peyton E. ParkMannie Ahrens
- Niki FlacksPenny Crouch
- Kevin ConwayDr. William Haber
- Vandi ClarkAunt Ethel
- Bernedette WhiteheadGeorge's Mother
- Jo LivingstonGeorge's Father
- Jane RobertsGrandmother
- Tom MattsGrandfather
- Frank MillerParole Officer
- Joye NashWoman on Subway
- Gena SleeteWoman on Subway
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Themes
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