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.
Details
- Release date
- 1990-12-04
- Duration
- 02:00
- Categories
- Drama
- Studios
- Parkes/Lasker productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Votes
- 2,830
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $52,096,475
Top cast
Robert De Niro
Robin Williams
John Heard
Julie Kavner
Penelope Ann Miller
Ruth Nelson
Max von Sydow
Anne Meara
Dexter Gordon
George Martin
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