Awakenings

Awakenings (1990)

7.8 120 min Movie
Drama

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.

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Cast

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

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