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The Lathe of Heaven (1980)

TV Movie  -  105 min  -  Sci-Fi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bruce Davison Bruce Davison ...
Peyton E. Park Peyton E. Park ...
Mannie Ahrens (as Peyton Park)
Niki Flacks Niki Flacks ...
Penny Crouch
Kevin Conway ...
Dr. William Haber
Vandi Clark Vandi Clark ...
Aunt Ethel
Bernadette Whitehead Bernadette Whitehead ...
George's Mother
Jo Livingston Jo Livingston ...
George's Father
Jane Roberts Jane Roberts ...
Grandmother
Tom Matts Tom Matts ...
Grandfather
Frank Miller Frank Miller ...
Parole Officer
Joye Nash Joye Nash ...
Woman on Subway
Gena Sleete Gena Sleete ...
Woman on Subway
Margaret Avery ...
Heather LeLache
Ben McKinley III Ben McKinley III ...
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R.A. Mihailoff R.A. Mihailoff ...
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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. Written by Will Briggs  

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USA | West Germany

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Égi eszterga See more »

Filming Locations:

Agate Beach, Oregon, USA See more »

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Mono

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Color

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1.33 : 1
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This was the first Made for TV Movie to be ever shown on PBS. See more »

Quotes

George Orr: No... *this* is the dream.
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