Awakenings

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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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Director

Penny Marshall

Director

Cast

Robert De Niro

Leonard Lowe

Robin Williams

Malcolm Sayer

John Heard

Dr. Kaufman

Julie Kavner

Eleanor Costello

Penelope Ann Miller

Paula

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Lowe

Max von Sydow

Peter Ingham

Anne Meara

Miriam

Dexter Gordon

Rolando

George Martin

Frank

Alice Drummond

Lucy Fishman

Richard Libertini

Sidney

Laura Esterman

Lolly

Barton Heyman

Bert

Judith Malina

Rose

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