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Lathe of Heaven(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-09-08
60%
15 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
His dreams control our destiny, but who controls his dreams?
Overview:
In a near future society a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first but soon decides to use him for his own gain.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America,
Canada
Budget: $500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Lathe Productions
Baumgarten Merims Productions
Movie: Lathe of Heaven
Top 7 Billed Cast
Lukas Haas
George Orr
Lisa Bonet
Heather Lelache
David Strathairn
Mannie
Sheila McCarthy
Penny
Jonathan Higgins
Medic
James Caan
Dr. William Haber
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Overview
In a near future society a man claims that his dreams physically change reality. His therapist is confused at first but soon decides to use him for his own gain.
Release Date
2002-09-08
Average
5.987
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
His dreams control our destiny, but who controls his dreams?
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