Awakenings (1990)
Dr. Sayer is a pioneering neurologist who wants to take a risk and give his patients who suffer from encephalitis a drug used for Parkinson's Disease. He tries it out on one man who miraculously wakes from his perpetual catatonic state.
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Domestic DistributorColumbia Pictures
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Domestic Opening$417,076
Earliest Release DateDecember 22, 1990
(Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 1 min
GenresBiography
Drama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Penny Marshall | Director |
| Oliver Sacks | Writer |
| Steven Zaillian | Writer |
| Lawrence Lasker | Producer |
| Walter F. Parkes | Producer |
| Randy Newman | Composer |
| Miroslav Ondrícek | Cinematographer |
| Battle Davis | Editor |
| Gerald B. Greenberg | Editor |
| Anton Furst | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert De Niro | |
| Robin Williams | |
| Julie Kavner | |
| Ruth Nelson |
