The Lathe of Heaven(1980)
Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece
The Lathe of Heaven Synopsis
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.
The Lathe of Heaven (1980) is a science fiction, fantasy, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Fred Barzyk, released on January 9, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks and Kevin Conway. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Barzyk
- Writers:
- Diane English, Roger Swaybill, Ursula K. Le Guin
- Producers:
- David R. Loxton, Fred Barzyk
- Cinematographer:
- Robbie Greenberg
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- Thirteen, Taurus Film, PBS
- Status:
- Released
The Lathe of Heaven (1980) Trailer
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The Lathe of Heaven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Davison
as George Orr
- Peyton E. Park
Peyton E. Park
as Mannie Ahrens
- Niki Flacks
Niki Flacks
as Penny Crouch
Kevin Conway
as Dr. William Haber
- Vandi Clark
Vandi Clark
as Aunt Ethel
- Bernedette Whitehead
Bernedette Whitehead
as George's Mother
- Jo Livingston
Jo Livingston
as George's Father
- Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts
as Grandmother
- Tom Matts
Tom Matts
as Grandfather
- Frank Miller
Frank Miller
as Parole Officer
- Joye Nash
Joye Nash
as Woman on Subway
- Gena Sleete
Gena Sleete
as Woman on Subway
Key crew
Directed by Fred Barzyk, written by Diane English, Roger Swaybill and Ursula K. Le Guin, produced by David R. Loxton and Fred Barzyk.
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The Lathe of Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Lathe of Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Lathe of Heaven?
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The main cast of The Lathe of Heaven (1980) includes Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks, Kevin Conway and Vandi Clark. The film was directed by Fred Barzyk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lathe of Heaven released?
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The Lathe of Heaven was released on January 9, 1980 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Lathe of Heaven worth watching?
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The Lathe of Heaven (1980) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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