Lathe of Heaven
A & E Television Networks (2002)
Science Fiction
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733961704099
104 mins Canada
DVD    Unrated
James Caan Dr. William Haber
Lukas Haas George Orr
Lisa Bonet Heather Lelache
David Strathairn Mannie
Sheila McCarthy Penny
Serge Houde Judge
Suzanne Desautels Lelache's Secretary
Belinda Hum Mrs. Nakumisi
Tetsuro Shigematsu Mr. Nakumisi
Jonathan Higgins Medic
Danny Blanco Security Officer (as Danny Blanco-Hall)
Conrad Pla Search Man #1
Daniel Do Waker / Host
Daniel Pilon President Murtle
Steve Adams Game Show Host
Claudia Besso Personality #1
Director
Philip Haas

His dreams controls our destiny, but who controls his dreams?Lathe of HeavenUrsula K. Le Guin's 1971 novel of reality reshaped is one of the acknowledged classics of science fiction. Now, the visionary tale comes alive in a state-of-the-art productions starring James Caan, Lukas Haas, Lisa Bonet and David Straithairn.For George Orr, the saying that "dreams come true" is terrifyingly accurate -- his nighttime visions reshape reailty. After drugging himself in an attempt to keep from dreaming, Orr is arrested and ordered to seek psychiatric treatment for his "delusions." But when his doctor realizes that Orr's power is real, he starts to manipulate Orr's dreams, with disastrous consquences.A & E Home Video is proud to present this stirring adaptation of the story The New York Times called "a rare and pwerful synthesis of poetry and science, reason and emotion."
Edition Details
Screen Ratio 1.85:1
Audio Tracks English Dolby Digital 2.0
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details

Features
Exclusive International Edition -- Featuring footage not seen during the U.S. BroadcastLetterbox Presentation25 Minute Behind-the-Scenes FeaturetteBiographies/Filmographies of James Caan, Lukas Haas, Lisa Bonet, David Straithairn, and Ursula K. Le GuinInteractive MenusScene Selection