Awakenings(1990)

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

78

2h

  • Drama

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

    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

  • Laura Esterman

    Laura Esterman

    Lolly

  • Barton Heyman

    Barton Heyman

    Bert

  • Judith Malina

    Judith Malina

    Rose

  • Mary Alice

    Mary Alice

    Nurse Margaret

  • Keith Diamond

    Keith Diamond

    Anthony

  • Bradley Whitford

    Bradley Whitford

    Dr. Tyler

  • John Christopher Jones

    John Christopher Jones

    Dr. Sullivan

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    Status

    Released (Dec 4, 1990)

    Budget

    $31,000,000

    Revenue

    $52,096,475

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