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.
Movie tag line: "There is no such thing as a simple miracle."
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Character: Leonard Lowe
Character: Malcolm Sayer
Character: Dr. Kaufman
Character: Eleanor Costello
Character: Paula
Character: Mrs. Lowe
Character: Peter Ingham
Character: Miriam
Character: Rolando
Character: Frank
Character: Lucy Fishman
Character: Sidney
Character: Lolly
Character: Bert
Character: Rose
Character: Nurse Margaret
Character: Anthony
Character: Dr. Tyler
Character: Dr. Sullivan
Character: Nurse Beth
Character: Frances
Character: Magda
Character: Joseph
Character: Luis
Character: Dottie
Character: Desmond
Character: Ray
Character: Janitor
Character: Hospital Director
Character: Psychiatrist
Character: Neurochemist
Character: Man in Hall
Character: Hysterical Woman
Character: Mr. Kean
Character: Christina
Character: Fishsticks
Character: Hospital Receptionist
Character: George
Character: Orderly #1
Character: Nurse Sara
Character: EEG Technician
Character: Cafeteria Nurse
Character: Ward #5 Orderly
Character: Ward #5 Patient
Character: Ward #5 Patient #2
Character: Ward #5 Patient #3
Character: Ward #5 Patient #4
Character: Ward #5 Patient #5
Character: Ward #5 Patient #6
Character: Ward #5 Patient #7
Character: Club Singer
Character: Bus Driver
Character: Bartender
Character: Librarian
Character: Young Leonard
Character: Leonard's Friend #1
Character: Leonard's Friend #2
Character: Teacher
Character: Medical Student
Character: Psych Ward Intern
Character: Pot-Head Hippie
Character: Hospital Orderly (uncredited)