What the Deaf Man Heard(1997)
For twenty years, he lived in silence. Now his heart needs to speak the truth.
What the Deaf Man Heard 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.
What the Deaf Man Heard (1997) is a drama, comedy and tv movie film directed by John Kent Harrison, released on November 23, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, Judith Ivey and James Earl Jones. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- John Kent Harrison
- Writers:
- Robert W. Lenski, G.D. Gearino
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
What the Deaf Man Heard Cast & Crew
Main 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
Frankie Muniz
as Young Sammy Ayers
Hallee Hirsh
as Young Tallasse
Key crew
Directed by John Kent Harrison, written by Robert W. Lenski and G.D. Gearino.
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What the Deaf Man Heard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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What the Deaf Man Heard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What the Deaf Man Heard online?
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What the Deaf Man Heard (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What the Deaf Man Heard?
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The main cast of What the Deaf Man Heard (1997) includes Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, Judith Ivey, James Earl Jones and Jerry O'Connell. The film was directed by John Kent Harrison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What the Deaf Man Heard released?
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What the Deaf Man Heard was released on November 23, 1997 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is What the Deaf Man Heard worth watching?
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What the Deaf Man Heard (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.