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Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

A man dreams of winning. A woman dreams of loving. A dreamer dreams of both.

1979•1h 30m•

★6.3(3 ratings)

Drama

Overview

The dream began 20 years ago, when a young pinsetter watched a star bowler win a championship. Now, Harold (Dreamer) Nuttingham has a chance to attain his dream — to win the Tournament of Champions and buy his own lanes. But what price will he pay? The woman he loves sees only that his dream re-locates her to second place in his life; Harry White, his friend and mentor pushes him to become the champion Harry wanted to be — and never was. Torn between ambition and love, Dreamer fights to have both.

Director

Writers

Larry Bischof, James Proctor

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Main Cast

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Harold 'Dreamer' Nuttingham

Susan Blakely

Susan Blakely

Karen Lee

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Harry

Richard B. Shull

Richard B. Shull

George Taylor

Barbara Stuart

Barbara Stuart

Angie

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

Too

John Crawford

John Crawford

Riverboat Captain

Mews Small

Mews Small

Elaine

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Spider

Full Crew

Direction

Assistant Director: William J. Hole Jr.
Director: Noel Nosseck

Writing

Screenplay: Larry Bischof
Screenplay: James Proctor

Production

Casting: Mike Fenton
Casting: Jane Feinberg

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Bill Conti

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Bruce Surtees
Grip: George Randell

Editing

Editor: Fred A. Chulack

Art Direction

Art Direction: Archie Sharp
Set Decoration: Bruce Kay
Title Designer: Dan Perri

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Guy C. Verhille

Keywords

bowling

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A man dreams of winning. A woman dreams of loving. A dreamer dreams of both."

#2

The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).

#3

The film was directed by Noel Nosseck.

#4

The screenplay was written by Larry Bischof and James Proctor.

#5

The score was composed by Bill Conti.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Bruce Surtees.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0079080.

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Rating

6.3/10

Average

3 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Dreamer

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox