Awakenings
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, [1997].
Format
DVD
ISBN
0800177363, 9780800177362
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Barrington - Audiovisual Area (Main Floor)
DVD/A
1 available
DVD/A
1 available
Bristol (Rogers Free) - Movies
DVD AWA
1 available
DVD AWA
1 available
East Providence (Weaver) - DVD
DVD Awa
1 available
DVD Awa
1 available
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Published
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Video, [1997].
Language
English
ISBN
0800177363, 9780800177362
UPC
043396505698, 014381681925
Notes
General Note
Presented by Columbia Pictures and Parkes/Lasker Productions.
General Note
Based on the book: Awakenings / by Oliver Sacks.
General Note
"Deluxe widescreen presentation"--Container.
General Note
DVD version of a 1990 motion picture.
Creation/Production Credits
Photography, Miroslav Ondricek ; editors, Jerry Greenberg, Battle Davis ; music, Randy Newman.
Participants/Performers
Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, Max Von Sydow.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details
DVD format. Ratio 1.85:1. Widescreen presentation. Dolby stereo.
Language
Sound track in English (Dolby surround), Spanish, or French. Optional Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned in English.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1990 Best Picture.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1990 Actor in a Leading Role.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1990 Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium).
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington - Audiovisual Area (Main Floor) | DVD/A | On Shelf | |
| Bristol (Rogers Free) - Movies | DVD AWA | On Shelf | |
| East Providence (Weaver) - DVD | DVD Awa | On Shelf | |
| Exeter - DVD | DVD AWA | On Shelf | |
| Hope - Movies | DVD A | Checked Out | May 20, 2024 |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Zaillian, S., Parkes, W. F., Lasker, L., Marshall, P., Sacks, O., De Niro, R., Williams, R., Heard, J., Kavner, J., Miller, P. A., & Newman, R. (1997). Awakenings . Columbia TriStar Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven. Zaillian et al.. 1997. Awakenings. Columbia TriStar Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven. Zaillian et al.. Awakenings Columbia TriStar Home Video, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Zaillian, Steven., et al. Awakenings Columbia TriStar Home Video, 1997.
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