About Awakenings
- Released on December 04, 1990
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.
Full Cast of Awakenings
Robert De Niro plays Leonard Lowe
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Max von Sydow plays Peter Ingham
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George Martin plays Frank
Alice Drummond plays Lucy Fishman
Richard Libertini plays Sidney
Laura Esterman plays Lolly
Barton Heyman plays Bert
Judith Malina plays Rose
Mary Alice plays Nurse Margaret
Keith Diamond plays Anthony
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Mary Catherine Wright plays Nurse Beth
Jayne Haynes plays Frances
Le Clanché du Rand plays Magda
Yusef Bulos plays Joseph
Steven Randazzo plays Luis
Gloria Harper plays Dottie
Gwyllum Evans plays Desmond
Steve Vinovich plays Ray
Tiger Haynes plays Janitor
Harvey Miller plays Hospital Director
Tanya Berezin plays Psychiatrist
Peter Stormare plays Neurochemist
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Waheedah Ahmad plays Hysterical Woman
Charles Keating plays Mr. Kean
Christina Huertes plays Christina
Linda Burns plays Fishsticks
Judy Jacksina plays Hospital Receptionist
Gary Tacon plays George
Rico Elias plays Orderly #1
Mel Gorham plays Nurse Sara
Chris Carolan plays EEG Technician
Debra Kovner-Zaks plays Cafeteria Nurse
Vin Diesel plays Hospital Orderly (Uncredited)
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Gordon Joseph Weiss plays Ward #5 Patient
Byron Utley plays Ward #5 Patient #2
Anthony McGowen plays Ward #5 Patient #3
Paul Montgomery plays Ward #5 Patient #4
Leonard Tepper plays Ward #5 Patient #5
Vincent Pastore plays Ward #5 Patient #6
Howard Feller plays Ward #5 Patient #7
Libby Titus plays Club Singer
Michael Hyde plays Bus Driver
Tomislav Novakovic plays Bartender
Adam Bryant plays Librarian
Anthony J. Nici plays Young Leonard
Oliver Block plays Leonard's Friend #1
Buck Smith plays Leonard's Friend #2
Joan E. MacIntosh plays Teacher
Harry L. Seddon plays Medical Student
Jack Mulcahy plays Psych Ward Intern
Crew of Awakenings
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- Robert De Niro
- Robin Williams
- John Heard
- Julie Kavner
- Penelope Ann Miller
- Ruth Nelson
- Max von Sydow
- Anne Meara
- Dexter Gordon
- George Martin
- Alice Drummond
- Richard Libertini
- Laura Esterman
- Barton Heyman
- Judith Malina
- Mary Alice
- Keith Diamond
- Bradley Whitford
- John Christopher Jones
- Mary Catherine Wright
- Jayne Haynes
- Le Clanché du Rand
- Yusef Bulos
- Steven Randazzo
- Gloria Harper
- Gwyllum Evans
- Steve Vinovich
- Tiger Haynes
- Harvey Miller
- Tanya Berezin
- Peter Stormare
- Shane Fistell
- Waheedah Ahmad
- Charles Keating
- Christina Huertes
- Linda Burns
- Judy Jacksina
- Gary Tacon
- Rico Elias
- Mel Gorham
- Chris Carolan
- Debra Kovner-Zaks
- Vin Diesel
- Max Rabinowitz
- Gordon Joseph Weiss
- Byron Utley
- Anthony McGowen
- Paul Montgomery
- Leonard Tepper
- Vincent Pastore
- Howard Feller
- Libby Titus
- Michael Hyde
- Tomislav Novakovic
- Adam Bryant
- Anthony J. Nici
- Oliver Block
- Buck Smith
- Joan E. MacIntosh
- Harry L. Seddon
- Jack Mulcahy