Awakenings

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.

Cast

• Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe
• Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
• John HeardDr. Kaufman
• Julie KavnerEleanor Costello
• Penelope Ann MillerPaula
• Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe
• Max von SydowPeter Ingham
• Anne MearaMiriam
• Dexter GordonRolando
• George MartinFrank
• Alice DrummondLucy Fishman
• Richard LibertiniSidney

Crew

• Penny MarshallDirector
• Steven ZaillianWriter