The Deadly Dream is an American made-for-television thriller-drama film starring Lloyd Bridges and Janet Leigh.[1] It premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week on September 25, 1971.

The Deadly Dream
Genre
  • Thriller
  • Drama
Written byBarry Oringer
Directed byAlf Kjellin
StarringLloyd Bridges
Janet Leigh
Carl Betz
Leif Erickson
Music byDave Grusin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerStanley Shpetner
CinematographyJack A. Marta
EditorRobert L. Kimble
Running time73 minutes
Production companyUniversal Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 25, 1971 (1971-09-25)

Plot

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A scientist has reoccurring dreams in which he is pursued by a mysterious tribunal for something that he's not aware that he's done. He comes to realize that his dreams may have become his reality.

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Reception

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The Los Angeles Times said the film "Leaves you guessing at the end as much as the beginning."[2]

References

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  1. ^ MUSIC, MOVIES, DRAMA TOP THIS WEEK'S VIEWING Los Angeles Times 19 Sep 1971: a39d.
  2. ^ Bridges Star of 'Dream' Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 27 Sep 1971: e16.
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