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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.8 / 100
1990·Biography / Drama·2h 1m

AWAKENINGS

“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.

Above the Line
Penny Marshall·DirectorSteven Zaillian·ScreenplayMiroslav Ondříček·Director of PhotographyRandy Newman·Original Music ComposerBattle Davis·Editor
Cast
Robert De Niro·Leonard LoweRobin Williams·Malcolm SayerJohn Heard·Dr. KaufmanJulie Kavner·Eleanor CostelloPenelope Ann Miller·PaulaRuth Nelson·Mrs. LoweMax von Sydow·Peter InghamAnne Meara·MiriamDexter Gordon·RolandoGeorge Martin·Frank
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Penny Marshall·DirectorSheila Paige·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Steven Zaillian·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Miroslav Ondříček·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Battle Davis·EditorGerald B. Greenberg·EditorDebbie Goldsmith·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Randy Newman·Original Music ComposerBob Newlan·Sound EditorMark Pappas·Foley EditorJoe Dorn·ADR Editor
Art & Design· 8
Cynthia Flynt·Costume DesignAnton Furst·Production DesignBill Groom·Art DirectionRon Petagna Sr.·Construction CoordinatorGeorge DeTitta Jr.·Set DecorationBernadette Mazur·Makeup ArtistAlan E. Muraoka·Assistant Art DirectorGeorge Potts·Assistant Costume Designer
Production· 6
Lawrence Lasker·ProducerWalter F. Parkes·ProducerElliot Abbott·Executive ProducerArne Schmidt·Executive ProducerPenny Marshall·Executive ProducerBonnie Timmermann·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Mike Bedard·CablemanWilliam A. Farley·HairstylistIlona Herman·HairstylistScott W. Farley·HairstylistLarry Kaplan·Unit Publicist
By the Numbers
77.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
86%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$52M
ROI 68%
Worldwide Gross
0
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Hopeful, Contemplative, Serene
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for 'Awakenings' features a minimalist design with a vast expanse of light blue sky transitioning into a darker, rippling body of water at the ”

dramabiography
Atmosphere
Bright, Muted, Foggy
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
8/10
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