Movie: Children of a Lesser God

Top 10 Billed Cast

William Hurt
William Hurt

James Leeds

Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin

Sarah Norman

Piper Laurie
Piper Laurie

Mrs. Norman

Philip Bosco
Philip Bosco

Dr. Curtis Franklin

Allison Gompf
Allison Gompf

Lydia

John F. Cleary
John F. Cleary

Johnny

Philip Holmes
Philip Holmes

Glen

Georgia Ann Cline
Georgia Ann Cline

Cheryl

William D. Byrd
William D. Byrd

Danny

Frank Carter Jr.
Frank Carter Jr.

Tony

Video Trailer Children of a Lesser God

Video: Children of a Lesser God - Trailer

Children of a Lesser God - Trailer

Children of a Lesser God - Trailer

Marlee Matlin | Behind the Oscars Speech

Marlee Matlin | Behind the Oscars Speech

Marlee Matlin Wins Best Actress | 59th Oscars (1987)

Marlee Matlin Wins Best Actress | 59th Oscars (1987)

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