Dreamscape
Close your eyes and the adventure begins.
1984 · 99 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
In order to diagnose the psychic traumas suffered by his patients, Dr. Paul Novotny gets young Alex Gardner to enter their dreams.
Directed by Joseph Ruben · Written by David Loughery
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Dennis Quaid Alex Gardner -
Max von Sydow Paul Novotny -
Christopher Plummer Bob Blair -
Eddie Albert The President -
Kate Capshaw Jane DeVries -
David Patrick Kelly Tommy Ray Glatman -
George Wendt Charlie Prince -
Larry Gelman Mr. Webber -
Cory 'Bumper' Yothers Buddy -
Redmond Gleeson Snead -
Peter Jason Babcock -
Chris Mulkey Finch
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