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.”
Overview
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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
Director
Randa Haines
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$32M
Cast
William Hurt
as James Leeds
Marlee Matlin
as Sarah Norman
Piper Laurie
as Mrs. Norman
Philip Bosco
as Dr. Curtis Franklin
Allison Gompf
as Lydia
John F. Cleary
as Johnny
Philip Holmes
as Glen
Georgia Ann Cline
as Cheryl
William D. Byrd
as Danny
Frank Carter Jr.
as Tony
John Limnidis
as William
Bob Hiltermann
as Orin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$32M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch Children of a Lesser God?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Children of a Lesser God (1986).
What is Children of a Lesser God about?▼
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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
Who directed Children of a Lesser God?▼
Children of a Lesser God was directed by Randa Haines and released in 1986. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Children of a Lesser God?▼
Children of a Lesser God has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?▼
The cast of Children of a Lesser God includes William Hurt as James Leeds, Marlee Matlin as Sarah Norman, Piper Laurie as Mrs. Norman, Philip Bosco as Dr. Curtis Franklin, Allison Gompf as Lydia and more.
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