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Awakenings

Awakenings (1990)

Movie · Released · 120 min · ★ 7.8

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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.

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Cast

Robert De NiroRobert De NiroLeonard LoweRobin WilliamsRobin WilliamsMalcolm SayerJohn HeardJohn HeardDr. KaufmanJulie KavnerJulie KavnerEleanor CostelloPenelope Ann MillerPenelope Ann MillerPaulaRuth NelsonRuth NelsonMrs. LoweMax von SydowMax von SydowPeter InghamAnne MearaAnne MearaMiriamDexter GordonDexter GordonRolandoGeorge MartinGeorge MartinFrankAlice DrummondAlice DrummondLucy FishmanRichard LibertiniRichard LibertiniSidneyLaura EstermanLaura EstermanLollyBarton HeymanBarton HeymanBertJudith MalinaJudith MalinaRose

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