Movie Description
Speak Like a Child
(1998)Overview
Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Akomfrah
- Writer : Danny Padmore
- Cast : Cal MacAninch,Rachel Fielding,Fraser Ayres,Alison Mac,Carla Henry,Gavin Green,Emma Armitage,Tim Bird,Dawn Fletcher,Adam Moran,Adam Pearson,Tracy Emmerton,Katie Clibbon,Serena Gordon,Janine Birkett,Helen Lederer,Shelley O'Brien,William Ulstein,Simon Humphrey,Shirley Henderson,Ian Reddington,Daniel Newman,Richard Mylan
Cast
Billy
Ruby
Sammy (Age 14)
Ruby (Age 14)
Dorothy
Bernie
Katy
David
Betty
Freddy Banes
Bobby Banes
Sally
Sarah
Matron
Sammy's Mother
Ms Feggetter
Mad Mary
1st Schoolboy (as William Ullstein)
2nd Schoolboy
Woman in Dream (uncredited)
Master
Billy (Age 14)
Sammy
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Facts
Original TitleSpeak Like a Child
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-09-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 17m
Production CompaniesLeda Serene Films
Genres
- Drama
