CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
William Hurt, Marlee Matlin
Paramount Pictures; Directed by Randa Haines
Rated R; 119 minutes; 1986
A very different kind of love story about an idealistic young teacher and the headstrong deaf woman he falls in love with. William Hurt stars with Marlee Matlin, who received the Academy Award® for Best Actress for her performance.
REVIEWS
"CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD is simply a movie that feels good."
- Rita Kempley, WASHINGTON POST
"The performances are strong and wonderful."
- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD is a model of how to adapt a play for the screen."
Paul Attanasio, WASHINGTON POST
"A impressive feature-film directing debut."
- Leonard Maltin