
Overview
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
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Writer
- Steven Zaillian
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $31,000,000
Cast
Anne Meara
Dexter Gordon
George Martin
John Heard
Julie Kavner
Max von Sydow
Penelope Ann Miller
Robert De Niro
Robin Williams
Ruth Nelson
Keywords
based on novel or book
based on true story
coma
comatose
experiment
hope
hospital
illness
miracle
woman director
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