The Lathe of Heaven

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-01-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, West Germany

Runtime:

105 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (1987 Reviews)

Director:

Fred Barzyk David R. Loxton

Genres:

Sci-Fi

Cast:

Bruce Davison Peyton E. Park Niki Flacks Kevin Conway

Writer:

Diane English

Ursula K. Le Guin (novel)

Roger Swaybill

Fullplot:

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.

Recommended Movies

Here Comes the Boom

A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to pre...

The Roost

Part of a "special" late-nite television program...Four friends on their way to a wedding find themselves marooned on a ...

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Mitchie can't wait to return to camp rock so that she and love-interest Shane can spend the summer making music and havi...

Foxcatcher

The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Po...

Portrait

Marley

A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.

Envy

A man becomes increasingly jealous of his friend's newfound success.

Eros

Three short films -- one each from directors Michelangelo Antonioni, Steven Soderbergh and Wong Kar Wai -- address the t...

Become a Movie Insider

Join our mailing list and get access to expert analysis, trivia, and recommendations that will elevate your movie-watching experience.