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Beautiful Dreamers (1990)

Movie ★ 5.0 105 min

Drama

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.

John Kent Harrison Director

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Released
June 5, 1990
Runtime
105 min
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Cast

Colm Feore Colm Feore Dr. Maurice Bucke Rip Torn Rip Torn Walt Whitman Wendel Meldrum Wendel Meldrum Jessie Bucke Sheila McCarthy Sheila McCarthy Molly Jessop Colin Fox Colin Fox Rev. Haines David Gardner Dr. Lett Tom McCamus Tom McCamus Leonard Thomas Albert Schultz Dr. John Burgys J. Winston Carroll Henderson Barbara Gordon Barbara Gordon Agatha Haines Marsha Moreau Birdie Bucke Roland Hewgill Roland Hewgill Timothy Pardee

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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-garde ideas on the subject of mental illness. "Dreamers" is based on true events. Dr. Bucke became an important biographer of Walt Whitman.
Who directed Beautiful Dreamers?
Beautiful Dreamers was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in Beautiful Dreamers?
Beautiful Dreamers stars Colm Feore, Rip Torn, Wendel Meldrum, Sheila McCarthy.
When was Beautiful Dreamers released?
Beautiful Dreamers is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch Beautiful Dreamers?
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