The Lathe of Heaven (1980) Sci-Fi

Rated R | Threatrical Jan 09, 1980 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 45m
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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: Movie
Year: 1980 (more 1980 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 105 minutes /
Genres:  Sci-Fi
Directors: Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Stars: Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks, Kevin Conway, Vandi Clark … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jan 09, 1980
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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