Speak Like a Child (1998)
1h 17m
Running Time
September 4, 1998Release Date
Speak Like a Child (1998)
1h 17m
Running Time
September 4, 1998Release Date
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.
Where to Watch.

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Cast & Crew.

Cal MacAninch
Billy

Rachel Fielding
Ruby

Fraser Ayres
Sammy (Age 14)

Alison Mac
Ruby (Age 14)

Daniel Newman
Billy, Age 14

Carla Henry
Dorothy

Gavin Green
Bernie

Alison Mac
Ruby, Age 14

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

Fiona Morham
Producer

Helen Lederer
Ms Feggetter

Frances-Anne Solomon
Producer

Adrian Thomas
Composer

Shelley O'Brien
Mad Mary

William Ulstein
1st Schoolboy (as William Ullstein)

Jonathan Bloom
Cinematographer

Simon Humphrey
2nd Schoolboy

Annabel Ware
Editor

Carl Proctor
CastingDirector

Shirley Henderson
Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Paul Cheetham
ProductionDesigner

Ian Reddington
Master

Daniel Newman
Billy (Age 14)

Richard Mylan
Sammy

John Akomfrah
Director

Danny Padmore
Writer
Details.
This Movie Is About.
friendship
coming of age
bisexuality
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