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.
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Robert De Niro
Leonard Lowe
Robin Williams
Malcolm Sayer
John Heard
Dr. Kaufman
Julie Kavner
Eleanor Costello
Penelope Ann Miller
Paula
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Lowe
Max von Sydow
Peter Ingham
Anne Meara
Miriam
Dexter Gordon
Rolando
George Martin
Frank
Alice Drummond
Lucy Fishman
Richard Libertini
Sidney
Laura Esterman
Lolly
Barton Heyman
Bert
Judith Malina
Rose
Penny Marshall
Director, Executive Producer
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
Arne Schmidt
Executive Producer
Elliot Abbott
Executive Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
Miroslav Ondříček
Director of Photography
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Battle Davis
Editor
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Anton Furst
Production Design
