Italy / Sep 04, 1998
Speak Like a Child (1998)
Directed by John Akomfrah
1h 17minruntime
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5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tim Bird | David |
| Dawn Fletcher | Betty |
| Adam Moran | Freddy Banes |
| Adam Pearson | Bobby Banes |
| Tracy Emmerton | Sally |
| Katie Clibbon | Sarah |
| Serena Gordon | Matron |
| Janine Birkett | Sammy's Mother |
| Helen Lederer | Ms Feggetter |
| Shelley O'Brien | Mad Mary |
| William Ulstein | 1st Schoolboy (as William Ullstein) |
| Simon Humphrey | 2nd Schoolboy |
| Shirley Henderson | Woman in Dream (uncredited) |
| Ian Reddington | Master |
| Daniel Newman | Billy (Age 14) |
| Richard Mylan | Sammy |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Speak Like a Child |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Leda Serene Films |
| Release date | 4 settembre 1998 |
| Writer | Danny Padmore |
| Assistant directors | John Akomfrah |
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