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Children of a Lesser God

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Original title

Children of a Lesser God

Year

1986

Running time

118 min.

Country

United States

Director

Randa Haines

Screenwriter

Mark Medoff, Hesper Anderson. Play: Mark Medoff

Cast

Music

Michael Convertino

Cinematography

John Seale

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Drama | Melodrama. Disability. Deafness. Education. Schools & University

Synopsis

James is a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to stay on at the school rather than venture into the big bad world. She shuns him at first, refusing to read his lips and only using signs. Will her feelings change over time?

Awards: 1986: Oscar: Best Actress (Marlee Matlin). 5 Nominations

1986: BAFTA Awards: Nominated Best Screenplay - Adapted

1986: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1986: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay

1987: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Outstanding Artistic Contribution

1986: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Actress (Matlin)

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Children of a Lesser God

1986

Randa Haines

6.4

(4,487)