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The Lathe of Heaven
“Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece”
6.7 / 10• 1980• 1h 45m•NR• English
Science FictionFantasyDramaThrillerTV Movie
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Bruce Davison
George Orr
LeadPE
Peyton E. Park
Mannie Ahrens
NF
Niki Flacks
Penny Crouch
Kevin Conway
Dr. William Haber
VC
Vandi Clark
Aunt Ethel
BW
Bernedette Whitehead
George's Mother
JL
Jo Livingston
George's Father
JR
Jane Roberts
Grandmother
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fred Barzyk's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Lathe of Heaven is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
