| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. |
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Based on the book: Awakenings / by Oliver Sacks. |
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Based on a true story. |
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"Deluxe widescreen presentation"--Container. |
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Publisher's no.: 50569. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Miroslav Ondricek ; editors, Jerry Greenberg, Battle Davis ; music, Randy Newman ; production designer, Anton Furst ; costume designer, Cynthia Flynt ; executive producers, Penny Marshall, Arne Schmidt, Elliot Abbott. |
| Cast |
Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Ruth Nelson, Max Von Sydow, Anne Meara, Dexter Gordon, George Martin, Alice Drummond. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby surround stereo.; widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1). |
| Language |
Dialogue in English with optional soundtracks in French and Spanish and optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Subject |
Parkinson's disease -- Case studies -- Drama.
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Epidemic encephalitis -- Complications -- Case studies -- Drama.
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Dopa -- Therapeutic use -- Case studies -- Drama.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Marshall, Penny, 1943-2018.
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Zaillian, Steven.
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Parkes, Walter F.
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Lasker, Lawrence.
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De Niro, Robert.
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Williams, Robin, 1951-2014.
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Heard, John, 1946-2017.
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Kavner, Julie.
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Miller, Penelope Ann.
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Nelson, Ruth, 1905-1992.
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Sydow, Max von, 1929-2020.
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Meara, Anne.
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Gordon, Dexter, 1923-1990.
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Drummond, Alice, 1928-2016.
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Newman, Randy.
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Ondr?ic?ek, Miroslav, 1934-2015.
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Sacks, Oliver, 1933-2015.
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Columbia Pictures.
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Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Awakenings (Motion picture)
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| Standard No. |
043396505698 |
| Music No. |
50569 Columbia TriStar Home Video |
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