Awakenings (1990)
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 0m
- Director Penny Marshall
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.8/10 (2,953 votes)
Synopsis
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
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Robert De Niro
as Leonard Lowe
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Robin Williams
as Malcolm Sayer
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John Heard
as Dr. Kaufman
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Julie Kavner
as Eleanor Costello
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Penelope Ann Miller
as Paula
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Ruth Nelson
as Mrs. Lowe
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Max von Sydow
as Peter Ingham
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Anne Meara
as Miriam
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Dexter Gordon
as Rolando
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George Martin
as Frank
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Alice Drummond
as Lucy Fishman
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Richard Libertini
as Sidney
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Laura Esterman
as Lolly
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Barton Heyman
as Bert
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Judith Malina
as Rose
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Mary Alice
as Nurse Margaret
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Keith Diamond
as Anthony
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Bradley Whitford
as Dr. Tyler
Crew
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Penny Marshall
Director
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Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
- Battle Davis Editor
- Gerald B. Greenberg Editor
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Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
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Lawrence Lasker
Producer
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Walter F. Parkes
Producer
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Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
