Awakenings

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

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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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Creators

Penny Marshall

director

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Steven Zaillian

writer

Oliver Sacks

writer

Cast

Robert De Niro actor Robin Williams actor John Heard actor Julie Kavner actor Penelope Ann Miller actor

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Ruth Nelson actor Max Von Sydow actor Anne Meara actor Dexter Gordon actor George Martin actor Alice Drummond actor Richard Libertini actor

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Laura Esterman actor

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Barton Heyman actor Judith Malina actor Mary Alice actor

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Keith Diamond actor Bradley Whitford actor John Christopher Jones actor

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Mary Catherine Wright actor