Bibliograph

Awakenings, Columbia Pictures ; screenplay, Steven Zaillian ; producers, Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker ; director, Penny Marshall

Type

Label

Awakenings, Columbia Pictures ; screenplay, Steven Zaillian ; producers, Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker ; director, Penny Marshall

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Awakenings

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

1002880083

Responsibility statement

Columbia Pictures ; screenplay, Steven Zaillian ; producers, Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker ; director, Penny Marshall

Runtime

120

Summary

Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. The awakening of the first patient proves a rebirth for the doctor, too, as the patient reveals life's simple but sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor. Encouraged by Leonard's stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to other patients

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Contributor