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Children of a Lesser God
1986
Director
Randa Haines
Year
1986
Style
Content Rating
R
Stars
William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco
Languages
🇬🇧 English, ase
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
A new speech teacher at a school for the deaf falls in love with the janitor, a deaf woman speechless by choice.
Major Awards
Overall
1 win — 5 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1987)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1987)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1987)
Best Picture
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1987)
Best Screenplay - Adapted
Writers Guild of America, USA (1987)
Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1987)
Best Actor in a Leading Role