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Awakenings

Awakenings

Drama

2h

December 4, 1990 (34 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Leonard Lowe

Birthday: August 17, 1943

4782
Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Malcolm Sayer

Birthday: July 21, 1951

39 August 11, 2014 (63)
John Heard

John Heard

Dr. Kaufman

Birthday: March 7, 1946

44 July 21, 2017 (71)
Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Eleanor Costello

Birthday: September 7, 1950

4075
Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

Paula

Birthday: January 13, 1964

2661
Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Lowe

Birthday: August 2, 1905

85 September 12, 1992 (87)
Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Peter Ingham

Birthday: April 10, 1929

61 March 8, 2020 (90)
Anne Meara

Anne Meara

Miriam

Birthday: September 20, 1929

61 May 23, 2015 (85)
Dexter Gordon

Dexter Gordon

Rolando

Birthday: February 27, 1923

67 April 25, 1990 (67)
George Martin

George Martin

Frank

Birthday: August 15, 1929

61 June 1, 2010 (80)