Directed by:
Penny MarshallScreenplay:
Steven ZaillianCinematography:
Miroslav OndříčekComposer:
Randy NewmanCast:
Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, John Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Alice Drummond, Barton Heyman, George Martin, Anne Meara, Dexter Gordon (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
By opening one man's eyes to the world... he opened his own. Robert De Niro and Robin Williams star in this powerful, true story of a maverick doctor and the patients whose lives he changes. Williams plays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. De Niro co-stars as Leonard, 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. Encouraged by Leonard's stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to the other patients. The story of their friendship during this emotional journey is a testament to both the tenderness of the human heart and the strength of the human soul. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Awakenings
Music from the Motion Picture
Label: Reprise Records
Year: 1991
Country: Brazil
Format: LP
Length: 41:54
1. | SIDE A: Leonard | Randy Newman | 04:29 |
2. | Dr. Sayer | Randy Newman | 01:37 |
3. | Lucy | Randy Newman | 03:10 |
4. | Catch | Randy Newman | 01:08 |
5. | Rilke's Panther | Randy Newman | 03:11 |
6. | L Dopa | Randy Newman | 03:08 |
7. | Awakenings | Randy Newman | 05:39 |
8. | SIDE B: "Time Of The Season" - The Zombies | 03:09 | |
9. | Outside | Randy Newman | 01:04 |
10. | Escape Attempt | Randy Newman | 00:49 |
11. | Ward Five | Randy Newman | 03:25 |
12. | Dexter's Tune | Randy Newman | 02:38 |
13. | The Reality Of Miracles | Randy Newman | 02:27 |
14. | End Title | Randy Newman | 06:00 |
Awakenings
Music From The Motion Picture
Label: Reprise
Year: 1991
Country: USA
Format: CD, digital
Length: 42:21
1. | Leonard | Randy Newman | 04:32 |
2. | Dr. Sayer | Randy Newman | 01:39 |
3. | Lucy | Randy Newman | 03:11 |
4. | Catch | Randy Newman | 01:10 |
5. | Rilke's Panther | Randy Newman | 03:11 |
6. | L Dopa | Randy Newman | 03:09 |
7. | Awakenings | Randy Newman | 05:43 |
8. | "Time Of The Season" - The Zombies | 03:14 | |
9. | Outside | Randy Newman | 01:05 |
10. | Escape Attempt | Randy Newman | 00:50 |
11. | Ward Five | Randy Newman | 03:29 |
12. | Dexter's Tune | Randy Newman | 02:39 |
13. | The Reality Of Miracles | Randy Newman | 02:29 |
14. | End Title | Randy Newman | 06:00 |