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Awakenings (1990)

Awakenings (1990)

Drama

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Release Date: 1990, December 4
Directors: Penny Marshall
Countries: United States of America
Production: Parkes/Lasker productions
Cast: Vin Diesel, Robert De Niro, Vincent Pastore, Bradley Whitford, George Martin, Robin Williams, Max von Sydow, John Heard, Peter Stormare, Barton Heyman, Bret McCormick, Steve Vinovich

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book based on true story woman director hope experiment hospital miracle illness medical drama coma comatose