Movies
Children of a Lesser God
- September 13, 1986
- 119 min.
- Drama, Romance
- United States
United States
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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
Original title: Children of a Lesser God
5
nominations
20%
winning rate
1
win
Academy Awards #59 - 1987
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Burt Sugarman, Patrick J. Palmer - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | William Hurt | — |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Marlee Matlin | Winner |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Piper Laurie | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Hesper Anderson, Mark Medoff | — |
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