The Lathe of Heaven
“Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece”
Synopsis
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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The Lathe of Heaven (1980) (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-22
Top Cast
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Bruce Davison
George Orr
Peyton E. Park
Mannie Ahrens
Niki Flacks
Penny Crouch
Kevin Conway
Dr. William Haber
Vandi Clark
Aunt Ethel
Bernedette Whitehead
George's Mother
Jo Livingston
George's Father
Jane Roberts
Grandmother
Tom Matts
Grandfather
Frank Miller
Parole Officer
Joye Nash
Woman on Subway
Gena Sleete
Woman on Subway
Margaret Avery
Heather LeLache
Ben McKinley III
Orderly
R.A. Mihailoff
Orderly
James Bodean
Guard (uncredited)
John Rainone
The Grey Person (uncredited)
Ben Stephenson
Scientist (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Swaybill, Diane English, Ursula K. Le Guin
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- The Lathe of Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen, Taurus Film, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Roger Swaybill, Diane English, Ursula K. Le Guin
Michael Small
Robbie Greenberg
Dick Bartlett
Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Swaybill
Writer
Fred Barzyk
Producer
Fred Barzyk
Director
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
David R. Loxton
Director
David R. Loxton
Producer
Dick Bartlett
Editor
Diane English
Writer
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Laura Crow
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lathe of Heaven
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What is The Lathe of Heaven about?
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.
Who directed The Lathe of Heaven?
The Lathe of Heaven was directed by Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton.
Who stars in The Lathe of Heaven?
The principal cast of The Lathe of Heaven includes Bruce Davison, Peyton E. Park, Niki Flacks, Kevin Conway, Vandi Clark.
When was The Lathe of Heaven released and how long is it?
The Lathe of Heaven was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lathe of Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lathe of Heaven was composed by Michael Small.
Is The Lathe of Heaven based on a book or true story?
The Lathe of Heaven is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ursula K. Le Guin".