Awakenings (1990)

ALL 12/04/1990 (en) Drama 120 Min
  • Release
    12/04/1990
  • Production
    Parkes/Lasker productions
  • Rotten tomato
    77.73%
  • Original title
    Awakenings
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 52,096,475.00
    -

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Overview

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.

  1. Penny Marshall

    Director

  2. Story



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Casts

  1. Robert De Niro

    Leonard Lowe

  2. Robin Williams

    Malcolm Sayer

  3. John Heard

    Dr. Kaufman

  4. Julie Kavner

    Eleanor Costello

  5. Penelope Ann Miller

    Paula

  6. Ruth Nelson

    Mrs. Lowe

  7. Max von Sydow

    Peter Ingham

  8. Anne Meara

    Miriam

  9. Dexter Gordon

    Rolando

  10. George Martin

    Frank

  11. Alice Drummond

    Lucy Fishman

  12. Richard Libertini

    Sidney

  13. Laura Esterman

    Lolly

  14. Barton Heyman

    Bert

  15. Judith Malina

    Rose

  16. Mary Alice

    Nurse Margaret

  17. Keith Diamond

    Anthony

  18. Bradley Whitford

    Dr. Tyler

  19. John Christopher Jones

    Dr. Sullivan

  20. Mary Catherine Wright

    Nurse Beth

  21. Jayne Haynes

    Frances

  22. Le Clanché du Rand

    Magda

  23. Yusef Bulos

    Joseph

  24. Steven Randazzo

    Luis

  25. Gloria Harper

    Dottie

  26. Gwyllum Evans

    Desmond

  27. Steve Vinovich

    Ray

  28. Tiger Haynes

    Janitor

  29. Harvey Miller

    Hospital Director

  30. Tanya Berezin

    Psychiatrist

  31. Peter Stormare

    Neurochemist

  32. Shane Fistell

    Man in Hall

  33. Waheedah Ahmad

    Hysterical Woman

  34. Charles Keating

    Mr. Kean

  35. Christina Huertes

    Christina

  36. Linda Burns

    Fishsticks

  37. Judy Jacksina

    Hospital Receptionist

  38. Gary Tacon

    George

  39. Rico Elias

    Orderly #1

  40. Mel Gorham

    Nurse Sara

  41. Chris Carolan

    EEG Technician

  42. Debra Kovner-Zaks

    Cafeteria Nurse

  43. Max Rabinowitz

    Ward #5 Orderly

  44. Gordon Joseph Weiss

    Ward #5 Patient

  45. Byron Utley

    Ward #5 Patient #2

  46. Anthony McGowen

    Ward #5 Patient #3

  47. Paul Montgomery

    Ward #5 Patient #4

  48. Leonard Tepper

    Ward #5 Patient #5

  49. Vincent Pastore

    Ward #5 Patient #6

  50. Howard Feller

    Ward #5 Patient #7

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 62 , Crews : 71

Keyword

Awakenings (1990) 120 Min

ALL 12/04/1990 (en)
Drama
  • Release 12/04/1990
  • Production
    Parkes/Lasker productions
  • Original title Awakenings
  • en
  • Revenue52,096,475.00

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Overview

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.

  1. Penny Marshall

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Gerald B. Greenberg, Battle Davis

    Editor

  4. Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker

    Producer