Children of a Lesser God (1986)

Kernel Score: 74% · 337 ratings

Genres: Drama, Romance

Released: 1986-09-13

Runtime: 119 minutes

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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.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

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