Dreams of Desire
Synopsis
A married man with an unsatisfying sex life repeatedly dreams of making love to a mysterious Chinese woman somewhere in Hong Kong. Obsessed, the man and his wife head to Hong Kong where he encounters the woman from his dreams - who is, in reality, a prostitute.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Matt Greene
Richard Hagen
Xenia Loba
Gisela Farber
Nona Jane Lim
Su-Lin
Steve Nicholson
Stan Kemp
Chaplin Chang
Mr. Lim
Wong Siu-Chun
Mother
Angel Reed
Wei-Lin
Pauline Chan
Suzie
Jon T. Benn
Man in Rolls Royce
Peter Black
Police Inspector
Susie Caroll
Model
Philamena Connaris
Receptionist
Judy Ho
Mr. Lim's Maid
Keen Jing
Taxi Driver
Wong Kwok-Wah
Bell Boy
Jonny Lee
Waiter
Norbert Meisel
Photographer Mike Lang
William Suan
Thug Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norbert Meisel
- Screenplay & Story
- Norbert Meisel
- Original Score
- Steve Michaels, Don Bagley
- Original Title
- Dreams of Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Lone Star Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norbert Meisel
Norbert Meisel, Nancy Kwan
Steve Michaels, Don Bagley
Bob Brownell
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Nancy Kwan
Department Leadership Roster
Norbert Meisel
Screenplay
Nancy Kwan
Producer
Bob Brownell
Director of Photography
Norbert Meisel
Director
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dreams of Desire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreams of Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dreams of Desire about?
A married man with an unsatisfying sex life repeatedly dreams of making love to a mysterious Chinese woman somewhere in Hong Kong. Obsessed, the man and his wife head to Hong Kong where he encounters the woman from his dreams - who is, in reality, a prostitute.
Who directed Dreams of Desire?
Dreams of Desire was directed by Norbert Meisel.
Who stars in Dreams of Desire?
The principal cast of Dreams of Desire includes Matt Greene, Xenia Loba, Nona Jane Lim, Steve Nicholson, Chaplin Chang.
When was Dreams of Desire released and how long is it?
Dreams of Desire was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreams of Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreams of Desire was composed by Steve Michaels, Don Bagley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreams of Desire?
Dreams of Desire holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).