Awakenings

[1990, Movie]

Awakenings: Review

Over-earnest, slushy attempt by director Penny Marshall (A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN) and screenwriter Steve Zaillian (SCHINDLER'S LIST) to create screen entertainment from the life and work of neurologist Oliver Sacks, whose name is changed to Dr. Malcolm Sayer for the film, set in 1969. Robin Williams plays the overwhelmingly shy research doctor who is engaged by the chronic care ward of a Bronx hospital and, despite resistance from the authorities, uses the new drug L-DOPA to b... read more

Awakenings: Cast & Details

Year: 1990
Rated PG-13

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Cast
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

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Awakenings: TV Guide News

Televisionary | 7/24/2001
Question: Please help settle a bet (there's a bottle of champagne riding on this one). I say Laverne & Shirley was a read more

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