The Lathe of Heaven

(1980)Directed by Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton104 minScience Fiction, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Ursula K. Le Guin's Science Fiction Masterpiece

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.

Bruce Davisonas George Orr
Peyton E. Parkas Mannie Ahrens
NFNiki Flacksas Penny Crouch
Kevin Conwayas Dr. William Haber
Vandi Clarkas Aunt Ethel
Bernedette Whiteheadas George's Mother
Jo Livingstonas George's Father
Jane Robertsas Grandmother
Tom Mattsas Grandfather
FMFrank Milleras Parole Officer
Joye Nashas Woman on Subway
GSGena Sleeteas Woman on Subway
Margaret Averyas Heather LeLache
Ben McKinley IIIas Orderly
R.A. Mihailoffas Orderly
James Bodeanas Guard (uncredited)
John Rainoneas The Grey Person (uncredited)
BSBen Stephensonas Scientist (uncredited)