Videos
Cast and Crew
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
Battle Davis
Editor
Penny Marshall
Director
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Anton Furst
Production Design
Elliot Abbott
Executive Producer
Awakenings
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.
Orignal Language
en
Duration
120 minutes
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Release Data
1990-12-04
Budget
$31000000
Revenue
$52096475
Production Companies
Parkes/Lasker productions
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