Awakenings (1990)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Penny Marshall
Writing:
- Steven Zaillian
- Oliver Sacks
Stars:
Release Date: 1990-12-04
7.8/10
7.8/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 120
- Budget: $31,000,000
- Revenue: $52,096,475
Leonard Lowe
Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Dr. Kaufman
Eleanor Costello
Malcolm Sayer
Dr. Tyler
Anthony
Frank
Mrs. Lowe
Mr. Kean
Luis
Rose
Bert
Nurse Margaret
Ray
Paula
Peter Ingham
Miriam
Rolando
Lucy Fishman
Sidney
Lolly
Dr. Sullivan
Magda
Joseph
Janitor
Neurochemist
Nurse Sara
Ward #5 Patient #2
Ward #5 Patient #6
Medical Student
Psych Ward Intern
