Awakenings
Movie
1990
PG-13
2 HOURS 1 MINS
Drama
The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them.
Cast & Crew
Robert De Niro Leonard Lowe
Robin Williams Dr. Malcolm Sayer
Julie Kavner Eleanor Costello
Ruth Nelson Mrs. Lowe
John Heard Dr. Kaufman
Penelope Ann Miller Paula
Alice Drummond Lucy
Judith Malina Rose
Penny Marshall Director
Steven Zaillian Screenwriter
Walter F. Parkes Producer
Lawrence Lasker Producer
Elliot Abbott Executive Producer
Penny Marshall Executive Producer
Arne Schmidt Executive Producer
Miroslav Ondrícek Cinematography
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Thursday, December 5
A doctor (Robin Williams) tries the drug L-dopa on an immobile man (Robert De Niro).
Thursday, December 5
A doctor (Robin Williams) tries the drug L-dopa on an immobile man (Robert De Niro).
Friday, December 6
A doctor (Robin Williams) tries the drug L-dopa on an immobile man (Robert De Niro).
Saturday, December 7
A doctor (Robin Williams) tries the drug L-dopa on an immobile man (Robert De Niro).
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