Awakenings

• 7.8 Drama
• 1990-12-04
• 120 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

Penny Marshall

Writer:

Steven Zaillian