Awakenings (1990)

Release Date : Dec. 04, 1990 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★

Details : 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.
Duration : 2 Hours 0 Minutes

Cast and Crew :

Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe	Robin Williams as Dr. Malcolm Sayer	John Heard as Dr. Kaufman	Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello
Penelope Ann Miller as Paula	Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe	Max von Sydow as Dr. Peter Ingham	Anne Meara as Miriam
Dexter Gordon as Rolando	George Martin as Frank	Alice Drummond as Lucy Fishman	Richard Libertini as Sidney
Mary Alice as Nurse Margaret	Bradley Whitford as Dr. Tyler	John Christopher Jones as Dr. Sullivan	Yusef Bulos as Joseph
Tiger Haynes as Janitor	Peter Stormare as Neurochemist	Vin Diesel as Hospital Orderly (Uncredited)	Byron Utley as Ward #5 Patient #2
Vincent Pastore as Ward #5 Patient #6 (as Vinny Pastore)