There is no such thing as a simple miracle.
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.
Dramacomaexperimentbased on novel or bookhopemiraclebased on true storyhospitalillnesswoman directorcomatosemedical drama
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Character
Earnest, classical in form, grave and contemplative.
- earnestironic
- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
- contemplativerelentless
- intimateepic
Who loves it, who doesn't
22 profiled raters. Loved most by The Prestige Hunters; disliked most by The Comfort Seekers.
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Cast
- Robert De NiroLeonard Lowe
- Robin WilliamsMalcolm Sayer
- John HeardDr. Kaufman
- Julie KavnerEleanor Costello
- Penelope Ann MillerPaula
- Ruth NelsonMrs. Lowe
- Max von SydowPeter Ingham
- Anne MearaMiriam
- Dexter GordonRolando
- George MartinFrank
Crew
- Penny MarshallDirector
- Steven ZaillianScreenplay
- Miroslav OndříčekDirector of Photography
- Randy NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- Gerald B. GreenbergEditor
- Battle DavisEditor
- Walter F. ParkesProducer
- Lawrence LaskerProducer
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