Awakenings (1990)
Rank: 31/100 in Top Movie 1990 – Awakenings: There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
Movie Synopsis:
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.
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Movie details:
- Original Title: Awakenings
- Original Language: en
- Release Date: 1990-03-15
- Category 1 (Type): Movie
- Category 2 (Genres): Drama Movie
- Category 3 (Year): Movie 1990
- Adult: FALSE
- Status: Released
- Studios (Production Companies): Parkes/Lasker productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Budget: $0.00
- Revenue: $52,096,475.00
- Running Time: 120 minutes
- Director: Penny Marshall
- Actors: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller
- YB100 views Counts: 698
- YB100 Likes: 7
- Popularity: 13.235
- Vote Count: 1395
- Vote Average: 7.8
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