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Awakenings

Plot: Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease
Release Date: Tuesday, December 4 1990
33 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Robert De NiroRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro was
47 in Awakenings
as 'Leonard Lowe'.
Tue, Aug 17 1943
Portrait of Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Robin Williams was
39 in Awakenings
as 'Malcolm Sayer'.
Sat, Jul 21 1951 –
Mon, Aug 11 2014
Portrait of John HeardJohn Heard
John Heard was
45 in Awakenings
as 'Dr. Kaufman'.
Wed, Mar 07 1945 –
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Portrait of Julie KavnerJulie Kavner
Julie Kavner was
40 in Awakenings
as 'Eleanor Costello'.
Thu, Sep 07 1950
Portrait of Penelope Ann MillerPenelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller was
26 in Awakenings
as 'Paula'.
Mon, Jan 13 1964
Portrait of Ruth NelsonRuth Nelson
Ruth Nelson was
85 in Awakenings
as 'Mrs. Lowe'.
Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Portrait of Max von SydowMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow was
61 in Awakenings
as 'Peter Ingham'.
Wed, Apr 10 1929 –
Sun, Mar 08 2020
Portrait of Anne MearaAnne Meara
Anne Meara was
61 in Awakenings
as 'Miriam'.
Fri, Sep 20 1929 –
Sat, May 23 2015
Portrait of Dexter GordonDexter Gordon
Dexter Gordon would have been no older than
67 in Awakenings
as 'Rolando'.
Tue, Feb 27 1923 –
Wed, Apr 25 1990
Portrait of George MartinGeorge Martin
George Martin was
61 in Awakenings
as 'Frank'.
Thu, Aug 15 1929 –
Tue, Jun 01 2010
Portrait of Alice DrummondAlice Drummond
Alice Drummond was
62 in Awakenings
as 'Lucy Fishman'.
Mon, May 21 1928 –
Wed, Nov 30 2016
Portrait of Richard LibertiniRichard Libertini
Richard Libertini was
57 in Awakenings
as 'Sidney'.
Sun, May 21 1933 –
Thu, Jan 07 2016
Portrait of Laura EstermanLaura Esterman
Laura Esterman was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Lolly'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barton HeymanBarton Heyman
Barton Heyman was
53 in Awakenings
as 'Bert'.
Sun, Jan 24 1937 –
Wed, May 15 1996
Portrait of Judith MalinaJudith Malina
Judith Malina was
64 in Awakenings
as 'Rose'.
Fri, Jun 04 1926 –
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Portrait of Mary AliceMary Alice
Mary Alice was
54 in Awakenings
as 'Nurse Margaret'.
Thu, Dec 03 1936 –
Wed, Jul 27 2022
Portrait of Keith DiamondKeith Diamond
Keith Diamond was
28 in Awakenings
as 'Anthony'.
Mon, Mar 26 1962
Portrait of Bradley WhitfordBradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford was
31 in Awakenings
as 'Dr. Tyler'.
Sat, Oct 10 1959
Portrait of John Christopher JonesJohn Christopher Jones
John Christopher Jones was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Dr. Sullivan'.
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Portrait of Mary Catherine WrightMary Catherine Wright
Mary Catherine Wright was
42 in Awakenings
as 'Nurse Beth'.
Fri, Mar 19 1948
Portrait of Jayne HaynesJayne Haynes
Jayne Haynes was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Frances'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Le Clanché du RandLe Clanché du Rand
Le Clanché du Rand was
48 in Awakenings
as 'Magda'.
Wed, Aug 12 1942
Portrait of Yusef BulosYusef Bulos
Yusef Bulos was
50 in Awakenings
as 'Joseph'.
Sat, Sep 14 1940
Portrait of Steven RandazzoSteven Randazzo
Steven Randazzo was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Luis'.
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Portrait of Gloria HarperGloria Harper
Gloria Harper was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Dottie'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gwyllum EvansGwyllum Evans
Gwyllum Evans would have been no older than
65 in Awakenings
as 'Desmond'.
Sun, Mar 30 1924 –
Sun, Mar 18 1990
Portrait of Steve VinovichSteve Vinovich
Steve Vinovich was
45 in Awakenings
as 'Ray'.
Mon, Jan 22 1945
Portrait of Tiger HaynesTiger Haynes
Tiger Haynes was
82 in Awakenings
as 'Janitor'.
Fri, Dec 13 1907 –
Tue, Feb 15 1994
Portrait of Harvey MillerHarvey Miller
Harvey Miller was
55 in Awakenings
as 'Hospital Director'.
Sat, Jun 15 1935 –
Sat, Jan 09 1999
Portrait of Tanya BerezinTanya Berezin
Tanya Berezin was
49 in Awakenings
as 'Psychiatrist'.
Tue, Mar 25 1941
Portrait of Peter StormarePeter Stormare
Peter Stormare was
37 in Awakenings
as 'Neurochemist'.
Thu, Aug 27 1953
Portrait of Shane FistellShane Fistell
Shane Fistell was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Man in Hall'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Waheedah AhmadWaheedah Ahmad
Waheedah Ahmad was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Hysterical Woman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles KeatingCharles Keating
Charles Keating was
49 in Awakenings
as 'Mr. Kean'.
Wed, Oct 22 1941 –
Sat, Aug 09 2014
Portrait of Christina HuertesChristina Huertes
Christina Huertes was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Christina'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda BurnsLinda Burns
Linda Burns was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Fishsticks'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judy JacksinaJudy Jacksina
Judy Jacksina was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Hospital Receptionist'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary TaconGary Tacon
Gary Tacon was
>> in Awakenings
as 'George'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rico EliasRico Elias
Rico Elias was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Orderly #1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mel GorhamMel Gorham
Mel Gorham was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Nurse Sara'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris CarolanChris Carolan
Chris Carolan was
>> in Awakenings
as 'EEG Technician'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debra Kovner-ZaksDebra Kovner-Zaks
Debra Kovner-Zaks was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Cafeteria Nurse'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Max RabinowitzMax Rabinowitz
Max Rabinowitz was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Orderly'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gordon Joseph WeissGordon Joseph Weiss
Gordon Joseph Weiss was
41 in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient'.
Sun, Jun 19 1949
Portrait of Byron UtleyByron Utley
Byron Utley was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony McGowenAnthony McGowen
Anthony McGowen was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient #3'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul MontgomeryPaul Montgomery
Paul Montgomery was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient #4'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leonard TepperLeonard Tepper
Leonard Tepper was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient #5'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vincent PastoreVincent Pastore
Vincent Pastore was
44 in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient #6'.
Sun, Jul 14 1946
Portrait of Howard FellerHoward Feller
Howard Feller was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Ward #5 Patient #7'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Libby TitusLibby Titus
Libby Titus was
44 in Awakenings
as 'Club Singer'.
Sat, Jul 06 1946
Portrait of Michael HydeMichael Hyde
Michael Hyde was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Bus Driver'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tomislav NovakovicTomislav Novakovic
Tomislav Novakovic was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Bartender'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adam BryantAdam Bryant
Adam Bryant was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Librarian'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony J. NiciAnthony J. Nici
Anthony J. Nici was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Young Leonard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Oliver BlockOliver Block
Oliver Block was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Leonard's Friend #1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buck SmithBuck Smith
Buck Smith was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Leonard's Friend #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan E. MacIntoshJoan E. MacIntosh
Joan E. MacIntosh was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Teacher'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry L. SeddonHarry L. Seddon
Harry L. Seddon was
>> in Awakenings
as 'Medical Student'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack MulcahyJack Mulcahy
Jack Mulcahy was
36 in Awakenings
as 'Psych Ward Intern'.
Thu, Apr 22 1954
Portrait of Jason W. FuchsJason W. Fuchs
Jason W. Fuchs was
1 in Awakenings
as 'Pot-Head Hippie'.
Tue, Jan 24 1989
Portrait of Vin DieselVin Diesel
Vin Diesel was
23 in Awakenings
as 'Hospital Orderly (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 18 1967

Crew

Portrait of Miroslav OndříčekMiroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Miroslav Ondříček was
56 in Awakenings
Sun, Nov 04 1934 –
Sat, Mar 28 2015
Portrait of Penny MarshallPenny Marshall
Executive Producer, Director
Penny Marshall was
47 in Awakenings
Fri, Oct 15 1943 –
Mon, Dec 17 2018
Portrait of Alan E. MuraokaAlan E. Muraoka
Assistant Art Director
Alan E. Muraoka was
32 in Awakenings
Mon, Sep 08 1958
Portrait of Tony GittelsonTony Gittelson
First Assistant Director
Tony Gittelson was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glen TrotinerGlen Trotiner
Second Assistant Director
Glen Trotiner was
33 in Awakenings
Tue, Jan 01 1957 –
Thu, Jun 16 2022
Portrait of Steven ZaillianSteven Zaillian
Screenplay
Steven Zaillian was
37 in Awakenings
Fri, Jan 30 1953
Portrait of Lawrence LaskerLawrence Lasker
Producer
Lawrence Lasker was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter F. ParkesWalter F. Parkes
Producer
Walter F. Parkes was
39 in Awakenings
Sun, Apr 15 1951
Portrait of Elliot AbbottElliot Abbott
Executive Producer
Elliot Abbott was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arne SchmidtArne Schmidt
Executive Producer
Arne Schmidt was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amy LemischAmy Lemisch
Associate Producer
Amy Lemisch was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerald B. GreenbergGerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Gerald B. Greenberg was
54 in Awakenings
Wed, Jul 29 1936 –
Fri, Dec 22 2017
Portrait of Battle DavisBattle Davis
Editor
Battle Davis was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michele PerroneMichele Perrone
Assistant Sound Editor
Michele Perrone was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John MorrisJohn Morris
Sound Editor
John Morris was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob NewlanBob Newlan
Sound Editor
Bob Newlan was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hugo WengHugo Weng
Sound Editor
Hugo Weng was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debbie GoldsmithDebbie Goldsmith
Assistant Editor
Debbie Goldsmith was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Suzanne PillsburySuzanne Pillsbury
Assistant Editor
Suzanne Pillsbury was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry RossJerry Ross
Supervising Sound Editor
Jerry Ross was
35 in Awakenings
Fri, Sep 30 1955
Portrait of Hamilton SterlingHamilton Sterling
Sound Editor
Hamilton Sterling was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathryn CampKathryn Camp
First Assistant Editor
Kathryn Camp was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda YeaneyLinda Yeaney
Assistant Sound Editor
Linda Yeaney was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James FlambergJames Flamberg
Music Editor
James Flamberg was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michelle PleisMichelle Pleis
Assistant Sound Editor
Michelle Pleis was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe DornJoe Dorn
ADR Editor
Joe Dorn was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David WilliamsDavid Williams
Foley Editor
David Williams was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark PappasMark Pappas
Foley Editor
Mark Pappas was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Laura PerlmanLaura Perlman
Music Editor
Laura Perlman was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beth BergeronBeth Bergeron
Supervising ADR Editor
Beth Bergeron was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy NewmanRandy Newman
Music
Randy Newman was
47 in Awakenings
Sun, Nov 28 1943
Portrait of Carrie FisherCarrie Fisher
Thanks
Carrie Fisher was
34 in Awakenings
Sun, Oct 21 1956 –
Tue, Dec 27 2016
Portrait of Oliver SacksOliver Sacks
Book
Oliver Sacks was
>> in Awakenings
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Portrait of Bonnie TimmermannBonnie Timmermann
Casting
Bonnie Timmermann was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tracy ReinerTracy Reiner
Thanks
Tracy Reiner was
26 in Awakenings
Tue, Jul 07 1964
Portrait of Ed. WeinbergerEd. Weinberger
Thanks
Ed. Weinberger was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerald DeTittaGerald DeTitta
Leadman
Gerald DeTitta was
29 in Awakenings
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Portrait of Bernadette MazurBernadette Mazur
Makeup Artist
Bernadette Mazur was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ron PetagnaRon Petagna
Construction Coordinator
Ron Petagna was
39 in Awakenings
Mon, Jan 01 1951
Portrait of Patricia BirchPatricia Birch
Thanks
Patricia Birch was
56 in Awakenings
Tue, Oct 16 1934
Portrait of George DeTitta Jr.George DeTitta Jr.
Set Decoration
George DeTitta Jr. was
35 in Awakenings
Mon, Feb 14 1955
Portrait of Richard QuinlanRichard Quinlan
Chief Lighting Technician
Richard Quinlan was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Matthew IadarolaMatthew Iadarola
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Matthew Iadarola was
34 in Awakenings
Mon, Mar 19 1956
Portrait of Larry KaplanLarry Kaplan
Unit Publicist
Larry Kaplan was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George PottsGeorge Potts
Assistant Costume Designer
George Potts was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom Priestley Jr.Tom Priestley Jr.
Camera Operator
Tom Priestley Jr. was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ilona HermanIlona Herman
Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
Ilona Herman was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sarah KnowlesSarah Knowles
Art Department Assistant
Sarah Knowles was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill GroomBill Groom
Art Direction
Bill Groom was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary C. BourgeoisGary C. Bourgeois
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gary C. Bourgeois was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack WinterJack Winter
Thanks
Jack Winter was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cynthia FlyntCynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Cynthia Flynt was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael HydeMichael Hyde
Transportation Captain
Michael Hyde was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Timothy M. BourneTimothy M. Bourne
Unit Production Manager
Timothy M. Bourne was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anton FurstAnton Furst
Production Design
Anton Furst was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sheila PaigeSheila Paige
Script Supervisor
Sheila Paige was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert Griffon Jr.Robert Griffon Jr.
Property Master
Robert Griffon Jr. was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donah BassettDonah Bassett
Negative Cutter
Donah Bassett was
63 in Awakenings
Sat, Apr 23 1927 –
Tue, May 04 2010
Portrait of Louis GoldmanLouis Goldman
Still Photographer
Louis Goldman was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike BedardMike Bedard
Cableman
Mike Bedard was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott W. FarleyScott W. Farley
Hairstylist
Scott W. Farley was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William A. FarleyWilliam A. Farley
Hairstylist
William A. Farley was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard BarattaRichard Baratta
Location Manager
Richard Baratta was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda MurphyLinda Murphy
Boom Operator
Linda Murphy was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Margaret MitchellMargaret Mitchell
Production Accountant
Margaret Mitchell was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jere HugginsJere Huggins
Additional Editing
Jere Huggins was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynn NigroLynn Nigro
Art Department Assistant
Lynn Nigro was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Les LazarowitzLes Lazarowitz
Production Sound Mixer
Les Lazarowitz was
>> in Awakenings
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yakov SklyanskyYakov Sklyansky
Thanks
Yakov Sklyansky was
>> in Awakenings
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