Awakenings (1991)

01/11/1991 2h

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Robert De Niro

as Leonard Lowe

Born 08/17/1943, age

Robin Williams

as Malcolm Sayer

Born 07/21/1951

Died 08/11/2014, age

John Heard

as Dr. Kaufman

Born 03/07/1945

Died 07/21/2017, age

Julie Kavner

as Eleanor Costello

Born 09/07/1950, age

Penelope Ann Miller

as Paula

Born 01/13/1964, age

Ruth Nelson

as Mrs. Lowe

Born 08/02/1905

Died 09/12/1992, age

Max von Sydow

as Peter Ingham

Born 04/10/1929

Died 03/08/2020, age

Anne Meara

as Miriam

Born 09/20/1929

Died 05/23/2015, age

George Martin

as Frank

Born 08/15/1929

Died 06/01/2010, age

Alice Drummond

as Lucy Fishman

Born 05/21/1928

Died 11/30/2016, age

Richard Libertini

as Sidney

Born 05/21/1933

Died 01/07/2016, age

Mary Alice

as Nurse Margaret

Born 12/03/1936

Died 07/27/2022, age

Keith Diamond

as Anthony

Born 03/26/1962, age

Bradley Whitford

as Dr. Tyler

Born 10/10/1959, age

Peter Stormare

as Neurochemist

Born 08/27/1953, age

Vincent Pastore

as Ward #5 Patient #6

Born 07/14/1946, age

Vin Diesel

as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)

Born 07/18/1967, age