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Awakenings

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Description: 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.

Genres: Drama

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Budget: $31,000,000 | Revenue : $52,096,475

Runtime: 120 minutes

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Robert De Niro

Played Leonard Lowe

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Robin Williams

Played Malcolm Sayer

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John Heard

Played Dr. Kaufman

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Julie Kavner

Played Eleanor Costello

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Penelope Ann Miller

Played Paula

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Ruth Nelson

Played Mrs. Lowe

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Max von Sydow

Played Peter Ingham

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Anne Meara

Played Miriam

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Dexter Gordon

Played Rolando

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George Martin

Played Frank

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Alice Drummond

Played Lucy Fishman

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Richard Libertini

Played Sidney

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Laura Esterman

Played Lolly

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Barton Heyman

Played Bert

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Judith Malina

Played Rose

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Mary Alice

Played Nurse Margaret

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Keith Diamond

Played Anthony

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Bradley Whitford

Played Dr. Tyler

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John Christopher Jones

Played Dr. Sullivan

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Mary Catherine Wright

Played Nurse Beth

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Jayne Haynes

Played Frances

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Le Clanché du Rand

Played Magda

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Yusef Bulos

Played Joseph

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Steven Randazzo

Played Luis

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Gloria Harper

Played Dottie

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Gwyllum Evans

Played Desmond

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Steve Vinovich

Played Ray

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Tiger Haynes

Played Janitor

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Harvey Miller

Played Hospital Director

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Tanya Berezin

Played Psychiatrist

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Peter Stormare

Played Neurochemist

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Shane Fistell

Played Man in Hall

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Waheedah Ahmad

Played Hysterical Woman

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Charles Keating

Played Mr. Kean

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Christina Huertes

Played Christina

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Linda Burns

Played Fishsticks

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Judy Jacksina

Played Hospital Receptionist

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Gary Tacon

Played George

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Rico Elias

Played Orderly #1

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Mel Gorham

Played Nurse Sara

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Chris Carolan

Played EEG Technician

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Debra Kovner-Zaks

Played Cafeteria Nurse

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Max Rabinowitz

Played Ward #5 Orderly

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Gordon Joseph Weiss

Played Ward #5 Patient

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Byron Utley

Played Ward #5 Patient #2

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Anthony McGowen

Played Ward #5 Patient #3

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Paul Montgomery

Played Ward #5 Patient #4

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Leonard Tepper

Played Ward #5 Patient #5

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Vincent Pastore

Played Ward #5 Patient #6

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Howard Feller

Played Ward #5 Patient #7

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Libby Titus

Played Club Singer

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Michael Hyde

Played Bus Driver

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Tomislav Novakovic

Played Bartender

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Adam Bryant

Played Librarian

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Anthony J. Nici

Played Young Leonard

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Oliver Block

Played Leonard's Friend #1

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Buck Smith

Played Leonard's Friend #2

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Joan E. MacIntosh

Played Teacher

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Harry L. Seddon

Played Medical Student

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Jack Mulcahy

Played Psych Ward Intern

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Jason W. Fuchs

Played Pot-Head Hippie

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Vin Diesel

Played Hospital Orderly (uncredited)

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