
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.

Leonard Lowe

Malcolm Sayer

Dr. Kaufman

Eleanor Costello

Paula

Mrs. Lowe

Peter Ingham

Miriam

Rolando

Frank

Lucy Fishman

Sidney

Lolly

Bert

Rose

Nurse Margaret

Anthony

Dr. Tyler

Dr. Sullivan
Nurse Beth
Frances

Magda

Joseph

Luis
Dottie
Desmond

Ray

Janitor
Hospital Director
Psychiatrist

Neurochemist
Man in Hall
Hysterical Woman

Mr. Kean
Christina
Fishsticks
Hospital Receptionist
George
Orderly #1

Nurse Sara
EEG Technician
Cafeteria Nurse

Head Ward Orderly

Ward #5 Patient

Ward #5 Patient #2
Ward #5 Patient #3
Ward #5 Patient #4
Ward #5 Patient #5

Ward #5 Patient #6
Ward #5 Patient #7
Club Singer
Bus Driver
Bartender
Librarian
Young Leonard
Leonard's Friend #1
Leonard's Friend #2
Teacher

Medical Student

Psych Ward Intern
Pot-Head Hippie

Hospital Orderly (uncredited)