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.
as Leonard Lowe
as Malcolm Sayer
as Dr. Kaufman
as Eleanor Costello
as Paula
as Mrs. Lowe
as Peter Ingham
as Miriam
as Rolando
as Frank
as Lucy Fishman
as Sidney
as Lolly
as Bert
as Rose
as Nurse Margaret
as Anthony
as Dr. Tyler
as Dr. Sullivan
as Nurse Beth
as Frances
as Magda
as Joseph
as Luis
as Dottie
as Desmond
as Ray
as Janitor
as Hospital Director
as Psychiatrist
as Neurochemist
as Man in Hall
as Hysterical Woman
as Mr. Kean
as Christina
as Fishsticks
as Hospital Receptionist
as George
as Orderly #1
as Nurse Sara
as EEG Technician
as Cafeteria Nurse
as Head Ward Orderly
as Ward #5 Patient
as Ward #5 Patient #2
as Ward #5 Patient #3
as Ward #5 Patient #4
as Ward #5 Patient #5
as Ward #5 Patient #6
as Ward #5 Patient #7
as Club Singer
as Bus Driver
as Bartender
as Librarian
as Young Leonard
as Leonard's Friend #1
as Leonard's Friend #2
as Teacher
as Medical Student
as Psych Ward Intern
as Pot-Head Hippie
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
