Tag: Oliver Sacks

Awakenings

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Year:1990
Director:Penny Marshall
Written by:Oliver Sacks (Novel), Steven Zaillian (Screenplay), Oliver Sacks (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis: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.
Awakenings Script Resources:

  • Awakenings Script PDF - October 2, 1989 revised draft at The Daily Script
  • Awakenings Script - 1989-10 Draft at IMSDb
  • Awakenings Script PDF - 12/15/89 REVISED at Script City ($)
  • Awakenings Script PDF - [SHOOTING 12/15/1989] at Script Fly ($)

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.


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