Dreamer
“A man dreams of winning. A woman dreams of loving. A dreamer dreams of both.”
Synopsis
The dream began 20 years ago, when a young pinsetter watched a star bowler win a championship. Now, Harold (Dreamer) Nuttingham has a chance to attain his dream — to win the Tournament of Champions and buy his own lanes. But what price will he pay? The woman he loves sees only that his dream re-locates her to second place in his life; Harry White, his friend and mentor pushes him to become the champion Harry wanted to be — and never was. Torn between ambition and love, Dreamer fights to have both.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Bischof, James Proctor
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Dreamer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Nosseck
Larry Bischof, James Proctor
Bill Conti
Bruce Surtees
Fred A. Chulack
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Guy C. Verhille
Costume Design
Noel Nosseck
Director
Larry Bischof
Screenplay
James Proctor
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreamer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dreamer about?
The dream began 20 years ago, when a young pinsetter watched a star bowler win a championship. Now, Harold (Dreamer) Nuttingham has a chance to attain his dream — to win the Tournament of Champions and buy his own lanes. But what price will he pay? The woman he loves sees only that his dream re-locates her to second place in his life; Harry White, his friend and mentor pushes him to become the champion Harry wanted to be — and never was. Torn between ambition and love, Dreamer fights to have both.
Who directed Dreamer?
Dreamer was directed by Noel Nosseck.
Who stars in Dreamer?
The principal cast of Dreamer includes Tim Matheson, Susan Blakely, Jack Warden, Richard B. Shull, Barbara Stuart.
When was Dreamer released and how long is it?
Dreamer was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreamer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreamer was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreamer?
Dreamer holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).