Speak Like a Child 26 years old
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.
Credits
Speak Like a Child Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Shirley Henderson She was 32, now 59 years old | as Woman in Dream (uncredited) |
| Serena Gordon She was 35, now 61 years old | as Matron |
| Cal Macaninch He was 29, now 55 years old | as Billy |
| Alison Mac | as Ruby (Age 14) |
| Daniel Newman He was 17, now 43 years old | as Billy (Age 14) |
| Fraser Ayres He was 18, now 44 years old | as Sammy (Age 14) |
| Helen Lederer She was 43, now 70 years old | as Ms Feggetter |
| Rachel Fielding | as Ruby |
| Richard Mylan He was 25, now 51 years old | as Sammy |
| Adam Pearson He was 33, now 60 years old | as Bobby Banes |
| Janine Birkett | as Sammy's Mother |
Speak Like a Child Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| John Akomfrah as Director. He was 41 (now 67) years old | Directing |
Speak Like a Child (26 years)
- Release day: Friday, September 04, 1998
- Runtime: 77 minutes