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.

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  Robert De Niro

  Leonard Lowe
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  Robin Williams

  Malcolm Sayer
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  John Heard

  Dr. Kaufman
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  Julie Kavner

  Eleanor Costello
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  Penelope Ann Miller

  Paula
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  Ruth Nelson

  Mrs. Lowe
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  Max von Sydow

  Peter Ingham
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  Anne Meara

  Miriam
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  Dexter Gordon

  Rolando
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  George Martin

  Frank