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.
Rated
PG-13
Year
1990
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
4 December 1990
TMDB
7.8 (2957)
CineVerse
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Ratings
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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
John Christopher Jones
Dr. Sullivan
M
Mary Catherine Wright
Nurse Beth
J
Jayne Haynes
Frances
L
Le Clanché du Rand
Magda
Yusef Bulos
Joseph
Steven Randazzo
Luis
G
Gloria Harper
Dottie
G
Gwyllum Evans
Desmond
Steve Vinovich
Ray
Tiger Haynes
Janitor
H
Harvey Miller
Hospital Director
T
Tanya Berezin
Psychiatrist
Peter Stormare
Neurochemist
S
Shane Fistell
Man in Hall
W
Waheedah Ahmad
Hysterical Woman
Charles Keating
Mr. Kean
C
Christina Huertes
Christina
L
Linda Burns
Fishsticks
J
Judy Jacksina
Hospital Receptionist
G
Gary Tacon
George
R
Rico Elias
Orderly #1
Mel Gorham
Nurse Sara
C
Chris Carolan
EEG Technician
D
Debra Kovner-Zaks
Cafeteria Nurse
Bret McCormick
Head Ward Orderly
Gordon Joseph Weiss
Ward #5 Patient
Byron Utley
Ward #5 Patient #2
A
Anthony McGowen
Ward #5 Patient #3
P
Paul Montgomery
Ward #5 Patient #4
L
Leonard Tepper
Ward #5 Patient #5
Vincent Pastore
Ward #5 Patient #6
H
Howard Feller
Ward #5 Patient #7
L
Libby Titus
Club Singer
M
Michael Hyde
Bus Driver
T
Tomislav Novakovic
Bartender
A
Adam Bryant
Librarian
A
Anthony J. Nici
Young Leonard
O
Oliver Block
Leonard's Friend #1
B
Buck Smith
Leonard's Friend #2
J
Joan E. MacIntosh
Teacher
Harry L. Seddon
Medical Student
Jack Mulcahy
Psych Ward Intern
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