Awakenings
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
1990-12-04 | 120 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe
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Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
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John HeardDr. Kaufman
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Julie KavnerEleanor Costello
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Penelope Ann MillerPaula
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Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe
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Max von SydowPeter Ingham
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Anne MearaMiriam
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Dexter GordonRolando
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George MartinFrank
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Alice DrummondLucy Fishman
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Richard LibertiniSidney
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Laura EstermanLolly
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Barton HeymanBert
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Judith MalinaRose
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Mary AliceNurse Margaret
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Keith DiamondAnthony
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Bradley WhitfordDr. Tyler
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John Christopher JonesDr. Sullivan
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