Awakenings

Dec 4, 1990

2h 0m

★ 7.8

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Parkes/Lasker productions

Awakenings Trailers

Cast

Leonard Lowe

Robert De Niro

Malcolm Sayer

Robin Williams

Dr. Kaufman

John Heard

Eleanor Costello

Julie Kavner

Paula

Penelope Ann Miller

Mrs. Lowe

Ruth Nelson

Peter Ingham

Max von Sydow

Miriam

Anne Meara

Rolando

Dexter Gordon

Frank

George Martin

Lucy Fishman

Alice Drummond

Sidney

Richard Libertini

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