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The Resource Awakenings, Columbia Pictures presents a Lasker/Parkes production ; a Penny Marshall film ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker ; directed by Penny Marshall

Awakenings, Columbia Pictures presents a Lasker/Parkes production ; a Penny Marshall film ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker ; directed by Penny Marshall

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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
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.)
Note
  • Based on the book: Awakenings / by Oliver Sacks
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1990
Instance
Label
Awakenings
Title
Awakenings
Statement of responsibility
Columbia Pictures presents a Lasker/Parkes production ; a Penny Marshall film ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker ; directed by Penny Marshall
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Actor
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Film producer
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Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
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
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UAP
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videorecording
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  • Awakenings (Motion picture)
  • Awakenings (Motion picture)
  • Awakenings (Motion picture)
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Credits note
Director of photography, Miroslav Ondricek ; editors, Jerry Greenberg, Battle Davis ; music, Randy Newman
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13
Language note
Dialogue in English with optional soundtracks in French and Spanish and optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired
LC call number
  • PN1995.9.B55
  • PN1997
LC item number
  • A93 1997
  • .A9354 1997
PerformerNote
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
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  • 1951-2014
  • 1946-2017
  • 1905-1992
  • 1929-2020
  • 1923-1990
  • 1929-2010
  • 1928-2016
  • 1934-2015
  • 1952-1994
  • 1933-2015
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  • Zaillian, Steven
  • Parkes, Walter F.
  • Lasker, Lawrence
  • Marshall, Penny
  • De Niro, Robert
  • Williams, Robin
  • Heard, John
  • Kavner, Julie
  • Miller, Penelope Ann
  • Nelson, Ruth
  • Sydow, Max von
  • Meara, Anne
  • Gordon, Dexter
  • Martin, George
  • Drummond, Alice
  • Ondříček, Miroslav
  • Newman, Randy
  • Greenberg, Gerald B.
  • Davis, Battle
  • Sacks, Oliver
  • Columbia Pictures
  • Image Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
120
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  • Postencephalitic Parkinson's disease
  • Epidemic encephalitis
  • Dopa
  • Physician and patient
  • Fathers and daughters
  • Spanish language materials
  • French language materials
  • Dopa
  • Epidemic encephalitis
  • Fathers and daughters
  • Physician and patient
  • Postencephalitic Parkinson's disease
  • United States
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Awakenings, Columbia Pictures presents a Lasker/Parkes production ; a Penny Marshall film ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker ; directed by Penny Marshall
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Based on the book: Awakenings / by Oliver Sacks
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1990
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocm40987802
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.)
Governing access note
Educational and home use only
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
014381681925
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 50569
  • ID6819SPHDVDLIT
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby surround stereo.; widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1)
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Awakenings, Columbia Pictures presents a Lasker/Parkes production ; a Penny Marshall film ; screenplay by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker ; directed by Penny Marshall
Publication
Note
  • Based on the book: Awakenings / by Oliver Sacks
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1990
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
ocm40987802
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.)
Governing access note
Educational and home use only
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
014381681925
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 50569
  • ID6819SPHDVDLIT
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby surround stereo.; widescreen presentation (aspect ratio 1.85:1)
Video recording format
DVD

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