Movie
Awakenings
Released: December 4, 1990 (1990)
Runtime: 120 minutes
Genres: Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe
Age at release: 85
- Dexter Gordon as Rolando
Age at release: 67
- Max von Sydow as Peter Ingham
Age at release: 61
- Anne Meara as Miriam
Age at release: 61
- George Martin as Frank
Age at release: 61
- Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe
Age at release: 47
- John Heard as Dr. Kaufman
Age at release: 44
- Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello
Age at release: 40
- Robin Williams as Malcolm Sayer
Age at release: 39
- Penelope Ann Miller as Paula
Age at release: 26
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- Tiger Haynes as Janitor
Age at release: 82
- Gwyllum Evans as Desmond
Age at release: 66
- Judith Malina as Rose
Age at release: 64
- Alice Drummond as Lucy Fishman
Age at release: 62
- Richard Libertini as Sidney
Age at release: 57
- Harvey Miller as Hospital Director
Age at release: 55
- Mary Alice as Nurse Margaret
Age at release: 54
- Barton Heyman as Bert
Age at release: 53
- Yusef Bulos as Joseph
Age at release: 50
- Tanya Berezin as Psychiatrist
Age at release: 49
- Le Clanché du Rand as Magda
Age at release: 48
- Steve Vinovich as Ray
Age at release: 45
- Mary Catherine Wright as Nurse Beth
Age at release: 42
- Bradley Whitford as Dr. Tyler
Age at release: 31
- Keith Diamond as Anthony
Age at release: 28
- Laura Esterman as Lolly
Age at release: Unknown
- John Christopher Jones as Dr. Sullivan
Age at release: Unknown
- Jayne Haynes as Frances
Age at release: Unknown
- Steven Randazzo as Luis
Age at release: Unknown
- Gloria Harper as Dottie
Age at release: Unknown