Speak Like a Child
Synopsis
Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
Top Cast
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Cal MacAninch
Billy
Rachel Fielding
Ruby
Fraser Ayres
Sammy (Age 14)
Alison Mac
Ruby (Age 14)
Carla Henry
Dorothy
Gavin Green
Bernie
Emma Armitage
Katy
Tim Bird
David
Dawn Fletcher
Betty
Adam Moran
Freddy Banes
Adam Pearson
Bobby Banes
Tracy Emmerton
Sally
Katie Clibbon
Sarah
Serena Gordon
Matron
Janine Birkett
Sammy's Mother
Helen Lederer
Ms Feggetter
Shelley O'Brien
Mad Mary
William Ulstein
1st Schoolboy (as William Ullstein)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Padmore
- Original Title
- Speak Like a Child
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Leda Serene Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
Danny Padmore
Frances-Anne Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
John Akomfrah
Director
Danny Padmore
Writer
Frances-Anne Solomon
Producer
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What is Speak Like a Child about?
Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
Who directed Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Speak Like a Child?
The principal cast of Speak Like a Child includes Cal MacAninch, Rachel Fielding, Fraser Ayres, Alison Mac, Carla Henry.
When was Speak Like a Child released and how long is it?
Speak Like a Child was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.