Beautiful Dreamers(1990)
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Beautiful Dreamers Synopsis
When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant-garde ideas on the subject of mental illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.
Beautiful Dreamers (1990) is a drama film directed by John Kent Harrison, released on June 5, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Colm Feore, Rip Torn, Wendel Meldrum and Sheila McCarthy. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- John Kent Harrison
- Writers:
- John Kent Harrison
- Cinematographer:
- François Protat
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Beautiful Dreamers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colm Feore
as Dr. Maurice Bucke
Rip Torn
as Walt Whitman
Wendel Meldrum
as Jessie Bucke
Sheila McCarthy
as Molly Jessop
Colin Fox
as Rev. Haines
- David Gardner
David Gardner
as Dr. Lett
Tom McCamus
as Leonard Thomas
Albert Schultz
as Dr. John Burgys
- J. Winston Carroll
J. Winston Carroll
as Henderson
Barbara Gordon
as Agatha Haines
- Marsha Moreau
Marsha Moreau
as Birdie Bucke
Roland Hewgill
as Timothy Pardee
Key crew
Directed by John Kent Harrison, written by John Kent Harrison.
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Beautiful Dreamers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Beautiful Dreamers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beautiful Dreamers online?
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Who stars in Beautiful Dreamers?
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The main cast of Beautiful Dreamers (1990) includes Colm Feore, Rip Torn, Wendel Meldrum, Sheila McCarthy and Colin Fox. The film was directed by John Kent Harrison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beautiful Dreamers released?
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Beautiful Dreamers was released on June 5, 1990 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Beautiful Dreamers worth watching?
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Beautiful Dreamers (1990) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.