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Awakenings
1990
Based on the true story of a research physician who uses an experimental drug to 'awaken' the catatonic victims of a rare sleeping sickness. The first patient to receive the drug (De Niro in an astounding performance) is filled with awe and enthusiasm that teaches the introverted doctor to value life's simple pleasures. Academy .. Read more
| Starring | Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, John Heard, Penelope Ann Miller |
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| Director | Penny Marshall |
| Genres | Drama |
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Awakenings
Based on the true story of a research physician who uses an experimental drug to 'awaken' the catatonic victims of a rare sleeping sickness. The first patient to receive the drug (De Niro in an astounding performance) is filled with awe and enthusiasm that teaches the introverted doctor to value life's simple pleasures. Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Robert De Niro, Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
| Starring | Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, John Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Max von Sydow, Julie Kavner |
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| Director | Penny Marshall |
| Studio | COLUMBIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 55 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Dubbed | French, German, Italian, Spanish |
| Subtitles | DVD: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish |
| Released | Production year: 1990 To Rent: DVD: 10 Dec 2007 |
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"...De Niro's widely praised performance is like the rest of the film: competent, a product of hard work..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
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There is very little to say about this movie or than how good, heartfelt, and loving it is. Everyone in it gives a great performance in hard roles. Look out for... read more »
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I thought this film was amazing. it is based on a true story and i confess i generally like films based upon truth. It is thought provoking and gives some real ... read more »
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still brilliant
I loved this film when it first came out 20+ years ago and I'd never seen it again in all that time. Compelling, outstandingly acted and as fresh as it was ... read more »
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Kept me awake, which is rare.
The true story of a shy awkward research doctor, who fought against hospital authorities in an effort to help a group of long term catatonics regain their lives... read more »
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Robert De Niro vs. Al Pacino
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This week, acting legends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino square off in the cop thriller Righteous Kill. It's the third time they've shared a credit, although in The Godfather Part II they were never on screen at the same time (De Niro played Don Vito, Michael's father, in flashbacks), and in Heat, their characters only met once, in the famous coffeeshop scene. Sadly, Righteous Kill is no Heat. Not by a long chalk. They play veteran NYPD homicide detectives, Turk and Rooster, devoted partners... Read more
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