Awakenings (1990)
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.
Directed by: Penny Marshall
Top Billed Cast: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard
Runtime: 120 minutes
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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
Alice Drummond
Lucy Fishman
Richard Libertini
Sidney
Laura Esterman
Lolly
Barton Heyman
Bert
Judith Malina
Rose
Mary Alice
Nurse Margaret
Keith Diamond
Anthony
Bradley Whitford
Dr. Tyler
John Christopher Jones
Dr. Sullivan
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Mary Catherine Wright
Nurse Beth
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Jayne Haynes
Frances
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Le Clanché du Rand
Magda
Yusef Bulos
Joseph
Steven Randazzo
Luis
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Gloria Harper
Dottie
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Gwyllum Evans
Desmond
Steve Vinovich
Ray
Tiger Haynes
Janitor
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Harvey Miller
Hospital Director
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Tanya Berezin
Psychiatrist
Peter Stormare
Neurochemist
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Shane Fistell
Man in Hall
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Waheedah Ahmad
Hysterical Woman
Charles Keating
Mr. Kean
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Christina Huertes
Christina
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Linda Burns
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