The Lathe of Heaven

Name: The Lathe of Heaven
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 1980
Rating: 68.515
Cast: Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks, Kevin Conway, Vandi Clark

1980·Movie

1h 45min

Ratings

68/100

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7.1

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About

Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece

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.

DNA

Genres: Philosophical Drama Psychological Thriller
Mood: DarkThought-ProvokingTenseMysteriousUnsettling
Themes: The Human ConditionEthical DilemmasThe Cost Of Power
Plot: Moral AmbiguityUnforeseen ConsequencesWell-Intentioned ExtremesUnintentional HarmReality ManipulationHypnotic InductionUncontrolled Abilities
Pacing: Building SuspenseControlled
Narrative: Flashbacks
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsTechnical Jargon
Character Types: SageReluctant Hero
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeUnderground Hideouts
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImageryLong Takes
Costume and Set: Modern Attire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton, Robbie Greenberg

Written by:

Diane English, Roger Swaybill

Produced by:

Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton, David R. Loxton

Composed by:

Michael Small

Cast

Bruce Davison

George Orr

Kevin Conway

Dr. William Haber

Margaret Avery

Heather LeLache

R.A. Mihailoff

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