Movie·1990·2h 0m
Awakenings
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Steven Zaillian
Producer
Penny Marshall, Lawrence Lasker
Cinematography
Miroslav Ondříček
Music
Randy Newman
Editor
Battle Davis
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2,846 votes
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Cast
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
Laura Esterman
Lolly
Barton Heyman
Bert
Judith Malina
Rose
Mary Alice
Nurse Margaret
Keith Diamond
Anthony
Bradley Whitford
Dr. Tyler
// crew
Crew
Battle Davis
Editor
Penny Marshall
Director, Executive Producer
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Elliot Abbott
Executive Producer
Arne Schmidt
Executive Producer
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
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