Awakenings (1990)

12/04/1990 (US) • 2h

Drama

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Robert De Niro

Leonard Lowe

Robin Williams

Malcolm Sayer

John Heard

Dr. Kaufman

Julie Kavner

Eleanor Costello

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Lowe

Max von Sydow

Peter Ingham


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$31,000,000.00

Revenue

$52,096,475.00

Keywords

coma

experiment

based on novel or book

hope

miracle

based on true story

hospital

illness

woman director

comatose

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