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.
Title | Awakenings |
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Year | 1990 |
Genre | Drama |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Parkes/Lasker productions |
Cast | Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson |
Crew | Battle Davis (Editor), Penny Marshall (Director), Lawrence Lasker (Producer), Gerald B. Greenberg (Editor), Miroslav Ondříček (Director of Photography), Walter F. Parkes (Producer) |
Keyword | coma, experiment, based on novel or book, hope, miracle, based on true story, hospital, illness, woman director, comatose |
Release | Dec 04, 1990 |
Runtime | 120 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 7.80 / 10 by 2,515 users |
Popularity | 23 |
Budget | 31,000,000 |
Revenue | 52,096,475 |
Language | English |