Awakenings
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “There is no such thing as a simple miracle.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe
Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
John HeardDr. Kaufman
Julie KavnerEleanor Costello
Penelope Ann MillerPaula
Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe
Max von SydowPeter Ingham
Anne MearaMiriam
Dexter GordonRolando
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Awakenings about?
- 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.
- Who directed Awakenings?
- Awakenings was directed by Penny Marshall.
- When was Awakenings released?
- Awakenings was released on December 4, 1990.
- How long is Awakenings?
- Awakenings has a runtime of 2h 0m.
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