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    Unique ID Code: 0000039451
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    Added on: 8/9/2002 12:19
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    Awakenings (UK)

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    There is no such thing as a simple miracle
    Certificate: 12
    Running Time: 116 mins
    Retail Price: £19.99
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    Synopsis:
    Dr. Malcolm Sayer is a shy research physician who 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.
    Encouraged by Leonard`s stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to the other patients. The story of their friendship during this emotional journey is a testament to both the tenderness of the human heart and the strength of the human soul.

    Special Features:
    Behind the scenes featurette
    Theatrical trailer
    Filmographies

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English

    Subtitle Tracks:
    French
    Hebrew
    Polish
    Czech
    Italian
    Swedish
    Finnish
    Turkish
    English
    Spanish
    German
    Portuguese
    Greek
    Hungarian
    Dutch
    Arabic
    Danish
    Norwegian

    Directed By:
    Penny Marshall

    Written By:


    Starring:
    Ruth Nelson
    Robin Williams
    John Heard
    Julie Kavner
    Robert De Niro

    Soundtrack By:
    Randy Newman

    Director of Photography:
    Miroslav Ondrícek

    Editor:
    Gerald B. Greenberg
    Battle Davis

    Costume Designer:
    Cynthia Flynt

    Production Designer:
    Anton Furst

    Producer:
    Walter F. Parkes
    Lawrence Lasker
    Amy Lemisch

    Distributor:
    Columbia Pictures

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