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The Lathe of Heaven
Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece
Genres
Science FictionFantasyDramaThrillerTV Movie
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
1980-01-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
39
Vote Average
6.603
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Bruce Davison
George Orr
Peyton E. Park
Mannie Ahrens
Niki Flacks
Penny Crouch
Kevin Conway
Dr. William Haber
Vandi Clark
Aunt Ethel
Bernedette Whitehead
George's Mother
Jo Livingston
George's Father
Jane Roberts
Grandmother
Tom Matts
Grandfather
Frank Miller
Parole Officer
Joye Nash
Woman on Subway
Gena Sleete
Woman on Subway
Margaret Avery
Heather LeLache
Ben McKinley III
Orderly
R.A. Mihailoff
Orderly
James Bodean
Guard (uncredited)
John Rainone
The Grey Person (uncredited)
Ben Stephenson
Scientist (uncredited)
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