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True story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, who brought catatonics out of their extended sleep. Williams as Sacks and De Niro as a modern-day Rip Van Winkle are wonderful in this poignant tear-jerker!
Original Release
12/19/1990
US Release
12/19/1990
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert De Niro | Leonard Lowe |
| Robin Williams | Dr. Malcolm Sayer / Malcolm Sayer |
| Julie Kavner | Eleanor Costello |
| Ruth Nelson | Mrs. Lowe |
| John Heard | Dr. Kaufman |
| Penelope Ann Miller | Paula |
| Alice Drummond | Lucy / Lucy Fishman |
| Judith Malina | Rose |
| Barton Heyman | Bert |
| George Martin | Frank |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Robert De Niro | Leonard Lowe |
| Robin Williams | Dr. Malcolm Sayer / Malcolm Sayer |
| Julie Kavner | Eleanor Costello |
| Ruth Nelson | Mrs. Lowe |
| John Heard | Dr. Kaufman |
| Penelope Ann Miller | Paula |
| Alice Drummond | Lucy / Lucy Fishman |
| Judith Malina | Rose |
| Barton Heyman | Bert |
| George Martin | Frank |
| Anne Meara | Miriam |
| Richard Libertini | Sidney |
| Laura Esterman | Lolly |
| Dexter Gordon | Rolando |
| Jayne Haynes | Frances |
| Le Clanché du Rand | Magda |
| Yusef Bulos | Joseph |
| Steven Randazzo | Luis |
| Gloria Harper | Dottie |
| Gwyllum Evans | Desmond |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Penny Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Elliot Abbott | Executive Producer |
| Arne Schmidt | Executive Producer |
| Lawrence Lasker | Producer |
| Amy Lemisch | Producer |
| Walter F. Parkes | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1991 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1991 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1991 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
