The Lathe of Heaven (TV 1980): 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. (7.2)
Directors: Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Writers: Diane English, Ursula K. Le Guin (novel)
Stars: Bruce Davison, Kevin Conway, Margaret Avery
I haven't read the novel. This is a made-for-tv movie from PBS (and the transfer to DVD is pretty bad). The story is very intriguing. Le Guin is listed as a technical consultant to the movie also. The acting is fine. I just can't get too excited about the looks of the movie, being 30+ years old and VHS -> DVD transfer bleeding colors... I should go read the book. My Rating: 6.5
