Speak Like a Child
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
77 min
Release Date
1998-09-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4
Cal MacAninch
Billy
Rachel Fielding
Ruby
Fraser Ayres
Sammy (Age 14)
Alison Mac
Ruby (Age 14)
Carla Henry
Dorothy
Gavin Green
Bernie
Emma Armitage
Katy
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
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