The Dream Catcher(1999)
The Dream Catcher Synopsis
An abandoned teen jumps a freight train in Philadelphia intent on reaching his uncle in Indiana, whom he believes will help him with financial difficulties including a pregnant girlfriend. In Ohio, he meets another homeless teen, who escorts him to his uncle. Finding his uncle equally broke, the duo head on to Oklahoma City to try to find the first teen's long-gone ex-con father. A confrontation between father and son send the duo on into exploits in the west including getting beaten up, busting into an Indian reservation church, and hitch-hiking with a beautiful nurse.
The Dream Catcher (1999) is a drama film directed by Ed Radtke, released on August 8, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Maurice Compte, Paddy Connor, Jeanne Heaton and Patrick Shining Elk. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Ed Radtke
- Writers:
- Ed Radtke, M.S. Nieson
- Producers:
- Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert, Peter Wentworth
- Cinematographer:
- Terry Stacey
- Production:
- Time Warner Cable
- Status:
- Released
The Dream Catcher (1999) Trailer
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The Dream Catcher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Compte
as Freddy
- Paddy Connor
Paddy Connor
as Albert
Jeanne Heaton
as Katherine
- Patrick Shining Elk
Patrick Shining Elk
as Caretaker
Larry John Meyers
as Freddy's Uncle
- David Reece
David Reece
as Deer Hunter
Joseph Arthur
as Freddy's Father
Key crew
Directed by Ed Radtke, written by Ed Radtke and M.S. Nieson, produced by Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert and Peter Wentworth.
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The Dream Catcher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Dream Catcher – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dream Catcher online?
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The Dream Catcher (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Dream Catcher?
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The main cast of The Dream Catcher (1999) includes Maurice Compte, Paddy Connor, Jeanne Heaton, Patrick Shining Elk and Larry John Meyers. The film was directed by Ed Radtke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dream Catcher released?
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The Dream Catcher was released on August 8, 1999 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Dream Catcher worth watching?
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The Dream Catcher (1999) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dream Catcher?
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Yes. The official The Dream Catcher trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.