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Children of a Lesser God (1986)

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Love has a language all of its own.

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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.

Cast & Crew

Director
Randa Haines
  • Profile picture of William Hurt
    James Leeds William Hurt
  • Profile picture of Marlee Matlin
    Sarah Norman Marlee Matlin
  • Profile picture of Piper Laurie
    Mrs. Norman Piper Laurie
  • Profile picture of Philip Bosco
    Dr. Curtis Franklin Philip Bosco
  • Profile picture of Bob Hiltermann
    Orin Bob Hiltermann
  • Profile picture of E. Katherine Kerr
    Mary Lee Ochs E. Katherine Kerr
  • Profile picture of Linda Bove
    Marian Loesser Linda Bove
  • Profile picture of Leigh French
    Announcer Leigh French

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Keywords

  • deaf-mute
  • deaf
  • man woman relationship
  • listening
  • teacher
  • teacher student relationship
  • woman director
  • sign languages
  • teachers and students
  • schoolroom
  • deaf girl
  • deafness