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1990

AWAKENINGS

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Drama
78

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Overview

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.

Director: Penny Marshall
Runtime: 120 minutes
Budget: $31 million
Box Office: $52.10 million
Vote Average: 78

Cast

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Robert De Niro

Leonard Lowe

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Robin Williams

Malcolm Sayer

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John Heard

Dr. Kaufman

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Julie Kavner

Eleanor Costello

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Penelope Ann Miller

Paula

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Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Lowe

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Max von Sydow

Peter Ingham

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Anne Meara

Miriam

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Dexter Gordon

Rolando

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George Martin

Frank

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Alice Drummond

Lucy Fishman

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Richard Libertini

Sidney

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Laura Esterman

Lolly

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Barton Heyman

Bert

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Judith Malina

Rose

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Mary Alice

Nurse Margaret

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Keith Diamond

Anthony

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Bradley Whitford

Dr. Tyler

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John Christopher Jones

Dr. Sullivan

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Mary Catherine Wright

Nurse Beth

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Jayne Haynes

Frances

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Le Clanché du Rand

Magda

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Yusef Bulos

Joseph

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Steven Randazzo

Luis

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Gloria Harper

Dottie

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Gwyllum Evans

Desmond

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Steve Vinovich

Ray

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Tiger Haynes

Janitor

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Harvey Miller

Hospital Director

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Tanya Berezin

Psychiatrist

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Peter Stormare

Neurochemist

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Shane Fistell

Man in Hall

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Waheedah Ahmad

Hysterical Woman

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Charles Keating

Mr. Kean

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Christina Huertes

Christina

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Linda Burns

Fishsticks

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Judy Jacksina

Hospital Receptionist

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Gary Tacon

George

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Rico Elias

Orderly #1

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Mel Gorham

Nurse Sara

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Chris Carolan

EEG Technician

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Debra Kovner-Zaks

Cafeteria Nurse

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Max Rabinowitz

Ward #5 Orderly

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Gordon Joseph Weiss

Ward #5 Patient

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Byron Utley

Ward #5 Patient #2

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Anthony McGowen

Ward #5 Patient #3

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Paul Montgomery

Ward #5 Patient #4

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Leonard Tepper

Ward #5 Patient #5

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Vincent Pastore

Ward #5 Patient #6

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Howard Feller

Ward #5 Patient #7

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Libby Titus

Club Singer

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Michael Hyde

Bus Driver

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Tomislav Novakovic

Bartender

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Adam Bryant

Librarian

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Anthony J. Nici

Young Leonard

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Oliver Block

Leonard's Friend #1

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Buck Smith

Leonard's Friend #2

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Joan E. MacIntosh

Teacher

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Harry L. Seddon

Medical Student

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Jack Mulcahy

Psych Ward Intern

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Jason W. Fuchs

Pot-Head Hippie

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Vin Diesel

Hospital Orderly (uncredited)

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