Beautiful Dreamers
"The World Changes Some People. Some People Change The World."
Originally released in 1990. Beautiful Dreamers is a drama film. directed by John Kent Harrison.
Starring Colm Feore, Rip Torn, and Wendel Meldrum
Synopsis
When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant-garde ideas on the subject of mental illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beautiful Dreamers about?
When the superintendent of the Canadian insane asylum, Dr. Maurice Bucke, meets poet Walt Whitman, his life and that of his wife and patients is radically changed. Like Dr. Bucke, Whitman has avant...
Who directed Beautiful Dreamers?
Beautiful Dreamers was directed by John Kent Harrison.
How long is Beautiful Dreamers?
Beautiful Dreamers has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Beautiful Dreamers released?
Beautiful Dreamers was released on June 5, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beautiful Dreamers?
The main cast of Beautiful Dreamers includes Colm Feore, Rip Torn, Wendel Meldrum, Sheila McCarthy, Colin Fox.