Awakenings

7.8 1990 120 min
PG-13
Drama

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…

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Director
Penny Marshall
Writer
Steven Zaillian
Classification
PG-13

Cast

The cast behind this title

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

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