Trama:
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.

Cast:

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

Mary Alice Nurse Margaret

Keith Diamond Anthony

Bradley Whitford Dr. Tyler

John Christopher Jones Dr. Sullivan

Mary Catherine Wright Nurse Beth

Jayne Haynes Frances

Le Clanché du Rand Magda

Yusef Bulos Joseph

Steven Randazzo Luis

Gloria Harper Dottie

Gwyllum Evans Desmond

Steve Vinovich Ray

Tiger Haynes Janitor

Harvey Miller Hospital Director

Tanya Berezin Psychiatrist

Supporto: LaserDisc,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown