Quick Facts
DirectorDavid R. Loxton
Runtime1h 44m
GenresDrama · Fantasy · Science-fiction · Thriller · Tv-movie
Release1980-01-09
Film
The Lathe of Heaven
1980· 1h 44m· Drama· Fantasy· Science-fiction· Thriller· Tv-movie
“Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece”
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.
1980-01-09
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorDavid R. Loxton
WriterDiane English
ProducerDavid R. Loxton
Director of PhotographyRobbie Greenberg
Original Music ComposerMichael Small
EditorDick Bartlett
Full cast & crew (18 cast · 23 crew)
Details
Released1980-01-09
Runtime1h 44m
StatusReleased
StudiosThirteen · Taurus Film · PBS
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.6/10 · 44 votes
Original languageen
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