The Awakening
Synopsis
A man burdened by grief over the death of his wife Lisa a year prior heads up the Pacific Coast Highway to their beach home, and along the way picks up a bearded hitchhiker and brings him along. The two men become closer as the days progress.
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January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.A.I.
- Original Title
- The Awakening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.A.I.
Nicholas Grippo
Department Leadership Roster
J.A.I.
Director
Nicholas Grippo
Producer
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What is The Awakening about?
A man burdened by grief over the death of his wife Lisa a year prior heads up the Pacific Coast Highway to their beach home, and along the way picks up a bearded hitchhiker and brings him along. The two men become closer as the days progress.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening was directed by J.A.I..
Who stars in The Awakening?
The principal cast of The Awakening includes Jason DeWitt, Sebastian McKenzie, D.C. Michaels, Jeff Puckett.
When was The Awakening released and how long is it?
The Awakening was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 56m.