| Other author/creator | Sugarman, Burt. |
| Other author/creator | Anderson, Hesper. |
| Other author/creator | Medoff, Mark, 1940-2019 |
| Other author/creator | Palmer, Patrick. |
| Other author/creator | Haines, Randa. |
| Other author/creator | Hurt, William. |
| Other author/creator | Matlin, Marlee. |
| Other author/creator | Laurie, Piper, 1932-2023 |
| Other author/creator | Bosco, Philip. |
| Other author/creator | Medoff, Mark, 1940-2019 Children of a lesser god. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Pictures Corporation (1914-1927) |
| Abstract |
A love story about John Leeds, an idealistic special education teacher, and a headstrong deaf girl named Sarah. At first, Leeds sees Sarah as a teaching challenge. But soon their relationship blossoms into a love so passionate it shatters the barrier of silence that keeps them apart. |
| General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 1986. |
| General note | Based on the stage play by Mark Medoff. |
| General note | Special features: Theatrical trailer. |
| Credits | Music, Michael Convertino ; editor, Lisa Fruchtman ; production design, Gene Callahan ; director of photography, John Seale. |
| Cast |
William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, William D. Byrd, Frank Carter, Jr., John F. Cleary, Georgia Ann Cline. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | English or French dialogue (Dolby digital mono.); English for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Awards note | Academy Award winner, best actress, Marlee Matlin, 1987. |
| UPC |
097360183948 |
| Publisher number | 01839 Paramount Pictures |
