The Lathe of Heaven (1980) Sci-Fi
The Lathe of Heaven (1980) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
The Lathe of Heaven Plot 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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: George Orr, a man whose dreams can change waking reality, tries to suppress this unpredictable gift with drugs...
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The Lathe of Heaven Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1980 (more 1980 movies)
Production Co.: New Video
Language: English
Country: West Germany, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Lathe of Heaven Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 09, 1980, DVD: Aug 29, 2000
Writers: Roger Swaybill, Diane English, Ursula K. Le Guin
Producers: Fred Barzyk, Carol Brandenburg, David R. Loxton
Musicians: Michael Small
Cinematographers: Robbie Greenberg
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The Lathe of Heaven Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Davison | ... | George Orr |
| Peyton E. Park | ... | Mannie Ahrens (as Peyton Park) |
| Niki Flacks | ... | Penny Crouch |
| Kevin Conway | ... | Dr. William Haber |
| Vandi Clark | ... | Aunt Ethel |
| Bernedette Whitehead | ... | George''s Mother (as Bernadette Whitehead) |
| Jo Livingston | ... | George''s Father |
| Jane Roberts | ... | Grandmother |
| Tom Matts | ... | Grandfather |
| Frank Miller | ... | Parole Officer |
| Joye Nash | ... | Woman on Subway |
| Gena Sleete | ... | Woman on Subway |
| Margaret Avery | ... | Heather LeLache |
| Ben McKinley III | ... | Orderlie |
| R.A. Mihailoff | ... | Orderlie |
| James Bodean | ... | Guard |
| John Rainone | ... | The Grey Person |
| Ben Stephenson | ... | Scientist |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bruce Davison (b. June 28, 1946) – George Orr
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Bruce Davidson - Peyton E. Park, as Mannie Ahrens (as Peyton Park), passed away at age 85 in Aust.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Peyton Park | Peyton Parks - Niki Flacks – Penny Crouch
- Kevin Conway, as Dr. William Haber, passed away at age 77 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Vandi Clark – Aunt Ethel
- Bernedette Whitehead – George''s Mother (as Bernadette Whitehead)
- Jo Livingston – George''s Father
- Jane Roberts – Grandmother
- Tom Matts – Grandfather
- Frank Miller, as Parole Officer, passed away at age 54 in Zeeland, Michigan, USA.
Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Frank A. Miller - Joye Nash – Woman on Subway
- Gena Sleete – Woman on Subway
- Margaret Avery (b. January 20, 1944) – Heather LeLache
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Margaret Jo Avery | Margret Avery - Ben McKinley III – Orderlie
- R.A. Mihailoff – Orderlie
Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m)
Also known as: R A Mahaloff
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