A doctor tries the drug L-dopa on an immobile man and others like him in 1969 New York. Directed by Penny Marshall. Stars Robert Deniro, Cha Chuen-Yi, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson, John Heard, Penelope Miller, Alice Drummond
Actors:
John Heard,Julie Kavner,Max Von Sydow,Penelope Ann Miller,Robert De Niro,Robin Williams
Description:
True story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, who brought catatonics out of their extended sleep. Williams as Sacks and De Niro as a modern-day Rip Van Winkle are wonderful in this poignant tear-jerker!