Beautiful Dreamers
“The World Changes Some People. Some People Change The World.”
Synopsis
When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant-garde ideas on the subject of mental illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.
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Colm Feore
Dr. Maurice Bucke
Rip Torn
Walt Whitman
Wendel Meldrum
Jessie Bucke
Sheila McCarthy
Molly Jessop
Colin Fox
Rev. Haines
David Gardner
Dr. Lett
Tom McCamus
Leonard Thomas
Albert Schultz
Dr. John Burgys
J. Winston Carroll
Henderson
Barbara Gordon
Agatha Haines
Marsha Moreau
Birdie Bucke
Roland Hewgill
Timothy Pardee
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kent Harrison
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- Beautiful Dreamers
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
John Kent Harrison
Lawrence Shragge
François Protat
Department Leadership Roster
François Protat
Director of Photography
John Kent Harrison
Director
John Kent Harrison
Screenplay
Seamus Flannery
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beautiful Dreamers
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What is Beautiful Dreamers about?
When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant-garde ideas on the subject of mental illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.
Who directed Beautiful Dreamers?
Beautiful Dreamers was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in Beautiful Dreamers?
The principal cast of Beautiful Dreamers includes Colm Feore, Rip Torn, Wendel Meldrum, Sheila McCarthy, Colin Fox.
When was Beautiful Dreamers released and how long is it?
Beautiful Dreamers was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Beautiful Dreamers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beautiful Dreamers was composed by Lawrence Shragge.