Children of a Lesser God
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.
19861h 59m6.9(349 votes)
DramaRomance
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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
Children of a Lesser God (1986) is a drama and romance film directed by Randa Haines. It stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, and Piper Laurie. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 349 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, and Philip Bosco, and was directed by Randa Haines.
How long is Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.
When did Children of a Lesser God come out?
Children of a Lesser God was released in 1986.
What genre is Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God is a drama and romance film.
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Children of a Lesser God holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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