The Lathe of Heaven (1980)
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Based on the novel by Ursula K. LeGuin, The Lathe of Heaven is a special-effects lover's smorgasbord. Set in futuristic Portland, Oregon, the film stars Bruce Davidson as a man prone to fantastic dreams. When these dreams start coming true, only Davidson at first is aware of it: "my dreams… More Based on the novel by Ursula K. LeGuin, The Lathe of Heaven is a special-effects lover's smorgasbord. Set in futuristic Portland, Oregon, the film stars Bruce Davidson as a man prone to fantastic dreams. When these dreams start coming true, only Davidson at first is aware of it: "my dreams changed everything that came before them-and nobody knows it but me!" Well, that's not entirely true. Davidson's psychiatrist Kevin Conway proves beyond doubt that Davidson's dreams are coming true. Unfortunately, Conway is of an avaricious nature, and he fully intends to harness Davidson's subconscious for his own gain-all the while convincing himself that he's doing it for the good of Mankind. Advertised as PBS' "first major" made-for-TV movie, The Lathe of Heaven premiered January 9, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
- Genres
- Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 9, 1980 Wide
- Studio
- New Video
Critic Reviews
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James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
Proof that good stories can survive almost anything you can throw at them, in this case a low budget and a bad DVD transfer . . .
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Cast
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Margaret Avery
as Heather LeLache
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Bruce Davison
as George
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Frank A Miller
as Parole Officer
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Kevin Conway
as Dr. Haber
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Niki Flacks
as Penny
