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.”
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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
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Children of a Lesser God - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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William Hurt
James Leeds
Marlee Matlin
Sarah Norman
Piper Laurie
Mrs. Norman
Philip Bosco
Dr. Curtis Franklin
Allison Gompf
Lydia
John F. Cleary
Johnny
Philip Holmes
Glen
Georgia Ann Cline
Cheryl
William D. Byrd
Danny
Frank Carter Jr.
Tony
John Limnidis
William
Bob Hiltermann
Orin
E. Katherine Kerr
Mary Lee Ochs
John Basinger
Alan Jones
Barry Magnani
Tom Schuyler
Linda Bove
Marian Loesser
Ann Hanson
Martha Franklin
James Carrington
Mr. Harrison
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randa Haines
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Medoff, Hesper Anderson
- Original Score
- Michael Convertino
- Original Title
- Children of a Lesser God
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randa Haines
Mark Medoff, Hesper Anderson
Michael Convertino
John Seale
Lisa Fruchtman
Patrick J. Palmer, Burt Sugarman
Department Leadership Roster
Randa Haines
Director
John Seale
Director of Photography
Mark Medoff
Screenplay
Patrick J. Palmer
Producer
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
Lisa Fruchtman
Editor
Burt Sugarman
Producer
Renée April
Costume Design
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Hesper Anderson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of a Lesser God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Children of a Lesser God about?
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.
Who directed Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God was directed by Randa Haines.
Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?
The principal cast of Children of a Lesser God includes William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, Allison Gompf.
When was Children of a Lesser God released and how long is it?
Children of a Lesser God was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Children of a Lesser God make at the box office?
Children of a Lesser God grossed $31.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Children of a Lesser God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of a Lesser God was composed by Michael Convertino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).