The Lathe of Heaven (1980)

Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece

The Lathe of Heaven (1980) poster

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.

Director: Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Small
Cinematography: Robbie Greenberg
Editing: Dick Bartlett
Production: Thirteen, Taurus Film, PBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

telekinesis, alternative reality

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lathe of Heaven about?
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.
Who directed The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven was directed by Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton.
Who stars in The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven stars Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks, Kevin Conway, Vandi Clark, Bernedette Whitehead.
How long is The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven is a Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
Where was The Lathe of Heaven produced?
The Lathe of Heaven was produced in United States of America.