Awakenings (1990)

Awakenings (1990)

There is no such thing as a simple miracle. 1990-12-04 United States of America 120 Min. PG-13
7.8 2511 votes

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.

Cast

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

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