Awakenings (1990)
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
1990 · PG-13 · 2h 0m · Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: Penny Marshall
Writers: Steven Zaillian
Music by: Randy Newman
Cinematography: Miroslav Ondříček
Editor: Battle Davis, Gerald B. Greenberg
Box office: $52M · Budget: $31M · Rated 7.8/10 by 2915 viewers
Cast
Robert De Niro as Leonard LoweRobin Williams as Malcolm SayerJohn Heard as Dr. KaufmanJulie Kavner as Eleanor CostelloPenelope Ann Miller as PaulaRuth Nelson as Mrs. LoweMax von Sydow as Peter InghamAnne Meara as MiriamDexter Gordon as RolandoGeorge Martin as FrankAlice Drummond as Lucy FishmanRichard Libertini as SidneyMore like this
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