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The Lathe of Heaven
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The Lathe of Heaven

1980-01-09 · 104 min · ★ 6.6

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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Directors
Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Production companies
THIRTEEN, Taurus Film, PBS
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bruce DavisonBruce DavisonGeorge Orr
Peyton E. ParkMannie Ahrens
Niki FlacksPenny Crouch
Kevin ConwayKevin 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
Margaret AveryMargaret AveryHeather LeLache
Ben McKinley IIIOrderly
R.A. MihailoffR.A. MihailoffOrderly
James BodeanGuard (uncredited)
John RainoneThe Grey Person (uncredited)
Ben StephensonScientist (uncredited)

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