Awakenings
1990Dr. 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.
Acted in
Robert De Niro
as Leonard Lowe
Robin Williams
as Malcolm Sayer
John Heard
as Dr. Kaufman
Julie Kavner
as Eleanor Costello
Penelope Ann Miller
as Paula
Ruth Nelson
as Mrs. Lowe
Max von Sydow
as Peter Ingham
Anne Meara
as Miriam
Dexter Gordon
as Rolando
George Martin
as Frank
Alice Drummond
as Lucy Fishman
Richard Libertini
as Sidney
Laura Esterman
as Lolly
Barton Heyman
as Bert
Judith Malina
as Rose
Mary Alice
as Nurse Margaret
Keith Diamond
as Anthony
Bradley Whitford
as Dr. Tyler
John Christopher Jones
as Dr. Sullivan
Mary Catherine Wright
as Nurse Beth
Jayne Haynes
as Frances
Le Clanché du Rand
as Magda
Yusef Bulos
as Joseph
Steven Randazzo
as Luis
Gloria Harper
as Dottie
Gwyllum Evans
as Desmond
Steve Vinovich
as Ray
Tiger Haynes
as Janitor
Harvey Miller
as Hospital Director
Tanya Berezin
as Psychiatrist
Peter Stormare
as Neurochemist
Shane Fistell
as Man in Hall
Waheedah Ahmad
as Hysterical Woman
Charles Keating
as Mr. Kean
Christina Huertes
as Christina
Linda Burns
as Fishsticks
Judy Jacksina
as Hospital Receptionist
Gary Tacon
as George
Rico Elias
as Orderly #1
Mel Gorham
as Nurse Sara
Chris Carolan
as EEG Technician
Debra Kovner-Zaks
as Cafeteria Nurse
Max Rabinowitz
as Ward #5 Orderly
Gordon Joseph Weiss
as Ward #5 Patient
Byron Utley
as Ward #5 Patient #2
Anthony McGowen
as Ward #5 Patient #3
Paul Montgomery
as Ward #5 Patient #4
Leonard Tepper
as Ward #5 Patient #5
Vincent Pastore
as Ward #5 Patient #6
Howard Feller
as Ward #5 Patient #7
Libby Titus
as Club Singer
Michael Hyde
as Bus Driver
Tomislav Novakovic
as Bartender
Adam Bryant
as Librarian
Anthony J. Nici
as Young Leonard
Oliver Block
as Leonard's Friend #1
Buck Smith
as Leonard's Friend #2
Joan E. MacIntosh
as Teacher
Harry L. Seddon
as Medical Student
Jack Mulcahy
as Psych Ward Intern
Jason W. Fuchs
as Pot-Head Hippie
Vin Diesel
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)