1986 · 119 min · R

Children of a Lesser God

Name: Children of a Lesser God
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1986
Duration: 119 min
Cast: William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, Allison Gompf

Directed by Randa Haines · Drama, Romance

Children of a Lesser God (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Randa Haines set in New England during the 1980s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing and identity run throughout.

Composer

Michael Convertino

Cinematography

John Seale

Cast

William HurtMarlee MatlinPiper LauriePhilip BoscoAllison GompfJohn F. ClearyPhilip HolmesGeorgia Ann Cline

The world of this film

Setting

Where

New England

When

1980s

Premise & themes

Themes

Love & Longing Identity

Tone

RomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Children of a Lesser God

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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