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Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece - The Lathe of Heaven
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Title: The Lathe of Heaven

Release Date: 9 Jan 1980

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

Director: Thirteen, Taurus Film, PBS

Production Companies: Thirteen, Taurus Film, PBS

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.

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Average Vote: 6.786 (35 votes)

Cast

  • George Orr: Bruce Davison
  • Mannie Ahrens: Peyton E. Park
  • Penny Crouch: Niki Flacks
  • Dr. William Haber: Kevin Conway
  • Aunt Ethel: Vandi Clark
  • George's Mother: Bernedette Whitehead
  • George's Father: Jo Livingston
  • Grandmother: Jane Roberts
  • Grandfather: Tom Matts
  • Parole Officer: Frank Miller
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