Children Of A Lesser God
William Hurt and Marlee Matlin star in this filmed adaptation of the hit Broadway play about John Leeds, an idealistic special education teacher, and a headstrong deaf girl, Sarah.
Year: 1986
Genre: Drama Romance, Romance, Best of the 1980s, Disabilities, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: USA
Director: Randa Haines
Starring: William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie
Duration: 118 Minutes
Rating: R13 - Contains coarse language.
7.2/10
Location in store: Drama Romance
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