What the Deaf Man Heard
"For twenty years, he lived in silence. Now his heart needs to speak the truth."
Originally released in 1997. What the Deaf Man Heard is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Kent Harrison. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, and Judith Ivey
Synopsis
In 1945, a young boy arrives in a small Georgia town on a bus from which his mother was abducted and murdered. Alone he sits quietly and everyone becomes convinced that he is deaf and mute. Deciding that silence offers some power and protection, the boy decides to remain mute and just listens to all that is being said around him by people who think that he cannot hear.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matthew Modine
as Sammy Ayers
Claire Bloom
as Mrs. Tynan
Judith Ivey
as Lucille
James Earl Jones
as Archibald Thacker
Jerry O'Connell
as Reverend Perry Ray Pruitt
Bernadette Peters
as Helen Ayers
Tom Skerritt
as Norm Jenkins
Anne Bobby
as Tallasse Tynan
Stephen Spinella
as Percy
Jake Weber
as Tolliver Tynan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What the Deaf Man Heard about?
In 1945, a young boy arrives in a small Georgia town on a bus from which his mother was abducted and murdered. Alone he sits quietly and everyone becomes convinced that he is deaf and mute. Decidin...
Who directed What the Deaf Man Heard?
What the Deaf Man Heard was directed by John Kent Harrison.
How long is What the Deaf Man Heard?
What the Deaf Man Heard has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was What the Deaf Man Heard released?
What the Deaf Man Heard was released on November 23, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What the Deaf Man Heard?
The main cast of What the Deaf Man Heard includes Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, Judith Ivey, James Earl Jones, Jerry O'Connell.