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Children of a Lesser God (1986)

She is the most mysterious, independent, beautiful, angry person he has ever met. He is the first man who has ever gotten close enough to love her.

  • Sep 13, 1986
  • 1h 59m
  • R

6.9/10

TMDB user score
358 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 drama and romance film directed by Randa Haines. Its leading cast includes William Hurt, Marlee Matlin and Piper Laurie. It runs for 1 hour 59 minutes.

Synopsis

Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 59 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 358 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Children of a Lesser God - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • William Hurt James Leeds
  • Marlee Matlin Sarah Norman
  • Piper Laurie Mrs. Norman
  • Philip Bosco Dr. Curtis Franklin
  • Allison Gompf Lydia
  • John F. Cleary Johnny
  • Philip Holmes Glen
  • Georgia Ann Cline Cheryl
  • William D. Byrd Danny
  • Frank Carter Jr. Tony
  • John Limnidis William
  • Bob Hiltermann Orin
  • E. Katherine Kerr Mary Lee Ochs
  • John Basinger Alan Jones
  • Barry Magnani Tom Schuyler
  • Linda Bove Marian Loesser
  • Ann Hanson Martha Franklin
  • James Carrington Mr. Harrison

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