The Lathe of Heaven
The Lathe of Heaven

The Lathe of Heaven

Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece

6.6(39 votes)
1980
1h 45m
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Drama
Thriller
TV Movie

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.

Production

Thirteen, Taurus Film, PBS

Cast

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

George Orr

Peyton E. Park

Peyton E. Park

Mannie Ahrens

Niki Flacks

Niki Flacks

Penny Crouch

Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Dr. William Haber

Vandi Clark

Vandi Clark

Aunt Ethel

Bernedette Whitehead

Bernedette Whitehead

George's Mother

Jo Livingston

Jo Livingston

George's Father

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Grandmother

Tom Matts

Tom Matts

Grandfather

Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Parole Officer

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