Original title:
Awakenings
[en]
Awakenings
[en]
There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
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.
Genre
Drama
Country
United States 
Budget
$31 000 000
Revenue
$52 096 475
Duration
2 hours
Release status
Released
Actors
Leonard Lowe
Robert De Niro
Malcolm Sayer
Robin Williams
Dr. Kaufman
John Heard
Eleanor Costello
Julie Kavner
Paula
Penelope Ann Miller
Mrs. Lowe
Ruth Nelson
Peter Ingham
Max von Sydow
Miriam
Anne Meara
Rolando
Dexter Gordon
Frank
George Martin