Awakenings (1990)
Rating: 7.8/10
Duration: 120 min
Genres: Drama,
Director(s): Penny Marshall,
Description:
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
- Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe
- Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello
- John Heard as Dr. Kaufman
- Max von Sydow as Peter Ingham
- Robin Williams as Malcolm Sayer
- Penelope Ann Miller as Paula
- George Martin as Frank
- Alice Drummond as Lucy Fishman
- Anne Meara as Miriam
- Barton Heyman as Bert
- Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe
- Dexter Gordon as Rolando
- Richard Libertini as Sidney
- Laura Esterman as Lolly
- Judith Malina as Rose