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
Frank
Anthony
Malcolm Sayer
Mr. Kean
Dr. Kaufman
Dr. Tyler
Eleanor Costello
Sidney
Leonard Lowe
Nurse Margaret
Nurse Sara
Paula
Mrs. Lowe
Peter Ingham
Miriam
Rolando
Lucy Fishman
Lolly
Bert
Rose
Dr. Sullivan
Magda
Joseph
Luis
Ray
Janitor
Neurochemist
Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Ward #5 Patient #2
Ward #5 Patient #6
Medical Student
Psych Ward Intern
