Awakenings
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
Penelope Ann Miller
Paula
Featured Crew
Penny Marshall
Director
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Battle Davis
Editor
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Elliot Abbott
Executive Producer
Arne Schmidt
Executive Producer
Penny Marshall
Executive Producer
Bonnie Timmermann
Casting
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
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