Awake (2007)

A wealthy young man undergoing heart transplant surgery discovers that the surgical team intend to murder him.

Director:

Joby Harold

Writer:

Joby Harold

Stars:

Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hayden Christensen	...	Clay Beresford
Jessica Alba	...	Sam Lockwood
Terrence Howard	...	Dr. Jack Harper
Lena Olin	...	Lilith Beresford
Christopher McDonald	...	Dr. Larry Lupin
Sam Robards	...	Clayton Beresford Sr.
Arliss Howard	...	Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Fisher Stevens	...	Dr. Puttnam
Georgina Chapman	...	Penny Carver
David Harbour	...	Dracula
Steven Hinkle	...	Young Clay (as Stephen Hinkle)
Denis O'Hare	...	Financial News Analyst
Charlie Hewson	...	Brian the Orderly
Court Young	...	Officer Doherty
Joseph Costa	...	Dr. Elbogen

Storyline

While undergoing open heart surgery, a man's failed anesthetic leaves him completely alert, but paralyzed and unable to tell his doctors

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Plot Keywords:

surgery | open heart surgery | pain | fiance fiancee relationship | anesthesia | 

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Taglines:

Every year, one in 700 people wake up during surgery.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, an intense disturbing situation, and brief drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

30 November 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bajo anestesia

Filming Locations:

18 East 68th Street, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,856,872, 2 December 2007, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$14,377,198, 6 March 2008

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$32,685,679

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Weinstein Company, GreeneStreet Films, Open City Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Helen Mirren and Sigourney Weaver were both considered at one point to play Lilith Beresford before Lena Olin was cast.

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Goofs

Whilst on the operating table the pieces of tape over Clay's eyes change position.

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Quotes

Clay Beresford: So it's tough love today, huh?
Dr. Jack Harper: You think this is a joke?

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Connections

Featured in Under the Knife & Behind the Camera: The Making of Awake (2008)

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Soundtracks

Golden Touch
Written by Andrea Remanda and Wu-Bird
Performed by Andrea Remanda
Produced by Wu-Bird

User Reviews

Why only 6.4? I was so entertained!

I did not read reviews till after I saw this, and I am appalled. To each his own, but I felt as if I had held my breath the whole movie. And what a great ending to make you feel you so got your moneys worth. And how enchanting was Jessica? Adorable and virtually perfect in the role. Such a great ride. One of the best movies I have seen in the past year.

Also, it seems many feel the length of the movie is too short, but who says 2 hours is required? My stress level was so high throughout, and everyone in the theater kept laughing at parts, not because it was funny, but as a defense mechanism from the aforementioned stress. Perfect acting? Maybe not, but it was certainly very good... in my humble opinion. I can tell you to go see it, but no order needed to enjoy it... that part comes easily, without force. Cheers.