Here is a perfect movie for you to watch this weekend. If you are a cinephile, you should not miss this at any cost. ‘Awakenings’ is written by Steven Zaillian and directed by Penny Marshall and is an American drama released in 1990. It is adapted from the book of the same name by Oliver Sacks. Robin Williams and Robert De Niro play lead roles here.
‘Awakenings‘ tells the story of neurologist Dr. Malcolm Sayer, who discovered the beneficial effects of the drug L-DOPA and used it in the cure of the epidemic encephalitis lethargica. His patients got a second chance to live but there is a problem. The patients wake up after a long time to find themselves in a different time. The character of Sayers is based on Oliver Sacks himself.
Apart from Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, the cast includes actors like Julie Kavner, John Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Max von Sydow, Vincent Pastore as Ward, Ruth Nelson, Alice Drummond, Judith Malina and more. The performances are top-notch and you definitely get what you expect from De Niro and Robin Williams. The music of the film is composed by Randy Newman and the cinematography is handled by Miroslav Ondricek.
The film was a box office success and went on to win many awards. It was even nominated for the Academy Awards in a few categories.
The movie is based on true stories and is a very emotional medical drama. Watch ‘Awakenings’ on Netflix this weekend with your friends and family.
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