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The Lathe of Heaven

Sci-Fi

"Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece"

Duration

1h 45m

Release

9 Jan 1980

Country

United States

Language

English

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.

Plot

In a highly controlled and overpopulated society, a man who has terrifying dreams that affect reality is assigned a psychiatrist who takes advantage of the situation.

Cast

Bruce DavisonPeyton E. ParkNiki Flacks

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10

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Director

Fred BarzykDavid R. Loxton

Writers

Roger SwaybillDiane EnglishUrsula K. Le Guin

Awards

1 nomination

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