Awake (2007)
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Jessica Alba, Hayden Christensen, and Terrence Howard star in first-time director/screenwriter Joby Harold's nerve-jangling psychological thriller about a man who experiences the frighteningly common surgical phenomenon known as "anesthetic awareness," in which those laid out on the operating table remain acutely aware of what is going on around them despite remaining completely paralyzed and unable to cry out for help. When a successful young man (Christensen) goes under the knife and realizes that the anesthesia hasn't quite done its job, the horror quickly sets in as his worried wife (Alba) waits anxiously and a terrifying drama unfolds in the operating room. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joby Harold
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Awake
Jessica Alba, Hayden Christensen, and Terrence Howard star in first-time director/screenwriter Joby Harold's nerve-jangling psychological thriller about a man who experiences the frighteningly common surgical phenomenon known as "anesthetic awareness," in which those laid out on the operating table remain acutely aware of what is going on around them despite remaining completely paralyzed and unable to cry out for help. When a successful young man (Christensen) goes under the knife and realizes that the anesthesia hasn't quite done its job, the horror quickly sets in as his worried wife (Alba) waits anxiously and a terrifying drama unfolds in the operating room. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 84 mins
Complete Cast of Awake
- Hayden Christensen - Clayton Beresford Jr.
- Terrence Howard - Dr. Jack Harper
- Christopher McDonald - Dr. Larry Lupin
- Arliss Howard - Dr. Jonathan Neyer
- Georgina Chapman - Penny Carver
- David Harbour - Dracula
- Jessica Alba - Sam Lockwood
- Lena Olin - Lilith Beresford
- Sam Robards - Clayton Beresford Sr.
- Fisher Stevens - Dr. Puttnam
- Court Young - Officer
- Director(s):
- Joby Harold
- Writer(s):
- Joby Harold
- Producer(s):
- Jason Kilot, Joana Vicente, Fisher Stevens
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Drug Content, Adult Situations, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at
least 17 years of age.
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