Movie Description
The Lathe of Heaven
(1980)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fred Barzyk,David R. Loxton
- Producer : Fred Barzyk,David R. Loxton
- Writer : Diane English,Roger Swaybill
- Editor : Dick Bartlett
- Cast : Bruce Davison,Peyton E. Park,Niki Flacks,Kevin Conway,Vandi Clark,Bernedette Whitehead,Jo Livingston,Jane Roberts,Tom Matts,Frank Miller,Joye Nash,Gena Sleete,Margaret Avery,Ben McKinley III,R.A. Mihailoff,James Bodean,John Rainone,Ben Stephenson
Cast
George Orr
Mannie Ahrens
Penny Crouch
Dr. William Haber
Aunt Ethel
George's Mother
George's Father
Grandmother
Grandfather
Parole Officer
Woman on Subway
Woman on Subway
Heather LeLache
Orderly
Orderly
Guard (uncredited)
The Grey Person (uncredited)
Scientist (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Lathe of Heaven
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-01-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesThirteen,Taurus Film,PBS
Genres
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy
- Drama
- Thriller
- TV Movie
