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Children of a Lesser God (1986)
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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... See full summary » Director:Randa Haines |
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Mrs. Norman
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Dr. Curtis Franklin
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Allison Gompf | ... |
Lydia
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John F. Cleary | ... |
Johnny
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Philip Holmes | ... |
Glen
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Georgia Ann Cline | ... |
Cheryl
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William D. Byrd | ... |
Danny
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Frank Carter Jr. | ... |
Tony
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John Limnidis | ... |
William
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Orin
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E. Katherine Kerr | ... |
Mary Lee Ochs
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John Basinger | ... |
Alan Jones
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Barry Magnani | ... |
Tom Schuyler
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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? Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>
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Love has a language all of its own.Parents Guide:
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Les enfants du silence See more »Box Office
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Dr. Curtis Franklin: This is the most amazing résumé I've ever seen.
James Leeds: I've been with some really good schools. The best.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: All of them. All of the best. One right after another. You've also been with the Lucky Erin Bar and Grill.
James Leeds: Pittsburgh. Bartender.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: And a disc jockey.
James Leeds: Yeah, that was in Oklahoma. I used to broadcast in sign language.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: You've covered all the map, Mr. Leeds.
James Leeds: I've got a lot of energy.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: I'm sure you do have a lot of energy and a lot of new ideas. I did too when...
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Second movement - "Largo Ma Non Tanto" See more »
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Trivia
Marlee Matlin won the Best Actress Oscar for her role as Sarah Norman. At 21 (actually 21 years and 218 days), she is the youngest winner of a Best Actress Oscar. See more »Goofs
Miscellaneous: The DVD back lists a main character as "John" Leeds, when the name should be "JAMES" Leeds. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dr. Curtis Franklin: This is the most amazing résumé I've ever seen.
James Leeds: I've been with some really good schools. The best.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: All of them. All of the best. One right after another. You've also been with the Lucky Erin Bar and Grill.
James Leeds: Pittsburgh. Bartender.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: And a disc jockey.
James Leeds: Yeah, that was in Oklahoma. I used to broadcast in sign language.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: You've covered all the map, Mr. Leeds.
James Leeds: I've got a lot of energy.
Dr. Curtis Franklin: I'm sure you do have a lot of energy and a lot of new ideas. I did too when...
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Connections
Referenced in Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"Bach's double Concerto D Minor for Violins"Second movement - "Largo Ma Non Tanto" See more »
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