Awakenings

Awakenings (1990)

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patient to receive the controversial treatment. His awakening, filled with awe and enthusiasm, proves a rebirth for Sayer too, as the exuberant patient reveals life's simple but unutterably sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor.

Date of release
1990-12-04
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (2985)
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Drama
Director
Penny Marshall

Casting

  • Robert De Niro — Leonard Lowe
  • Robin Williams — Malcolm Sayer
  • John Heard — Dr. Kaufman
  • Julie Kavner — Eleanor Costello
  • Penelope Ann Miller — Paula
  • Ruth Nelson — Mrs. Lowe
  • Max von Sydow — Peter Ingham
  • Anne Meara — Miriam
  • Dexter Gordon — Rolando
  • George Martin — Frank
  • Alice Drummond — Lucy Fishman
  • Richard Libertini — Sidney

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