Robert De Niro and Robin Williams were co-winners of the 1990 award for Best Actor from the National Board of Review.
Robert De Niro was named best actor of 1990 by the New York Film Critics Circle for his performances in "Awakenings" and "Goodfellas" (USA/90).
Winner of the third annual Scripter Award, given by the Friends of the University of Southern California (USC) Libraries, for the best film adaptation of a book.
Limited Release in United States December 20, 1990
Released in United States on Video August 7, 1991
Released in United States Winter December 20, 1990
Wide Release in United States January 11, 1991
Formerly distributed by RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video.
Began shooting October 16, 1989.
Completed shooting February 16, 1990.
Max von Sydow appears in a cameo.
Wide Release in United States January 11, 1991
Released in United States on Video August 7, 1991
Limited Release in United States December 20, 1990
Released in United States Winter December 20, 1990