3 Nominations

1 Win

Children of a Lesser God

James is a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to stay on at the school rather than venture into the big bad world. She shuns him at first, refusing to read his lips and only using signs. Will her feelings change over time?

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Role	Credit
Cast:	William Hurt , Marlee Matlin , Piper Laurie

Golden Globe Awards

• 
  1987 Nominee
  Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
  • Children of a Lesser God
  • William Hurt
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  1987 Nominee
  Best Motion Picture - Drama
  • Children of a Lesser God
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  1987 Winner
  Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
  • Children of a Lesser God
  • Marlee Matlin