The Lathe of Heaven
Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece
Overview
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.
Cast
Bruce DavisonGeorge OrrPeyton E. ParkMannie Ahrens
Niki FlacksPenny Crouch
Kevin ConwayDr. William HaberVandi ClarkAunt Ethel
Bernedette WhiteheadGeorge's Mother
Jo LivingstonGeorge's Father
Jane RobertsGrandmother
Tom MattsGrandfather
Frank MillerParole Officer
Joye NashWoman on Subway
Gena SleeteWoman on Subway
Crew
DirectorFred Barzyk
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Details
Release DateJanuary 9, 1980
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosThirteen, Taurus Film, PBS
