The Lathe of Heaven

1980

1h 45m

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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.

Writers

Diane English(writer by)
Roger Swaybill(writer by)
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Bruce Davison
George Orr
Peyton E. Park
Mannie Ahrens
Niki Flacks
Penny Crouch
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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
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Margaret Avery
Heather LeLache
James Bodean
Guard (uncredited)
John Rainone
The Grey Person (uncredited)
Ben Stephenson
Scientist (uncredited)

Writers

Diane English(writer by)
Roger Swaybill(writer by)

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Release date

January 9, 1980 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production companies

Thirteen
Taurus Film

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