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What the Deaf Man Heard
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What the Deaf Man Heard

23rd November 1997
2h
John Kent Harrison
USA
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IMDb
7.0

What the Deaf Man Heard is a Comedy Drama film released on 23rd November 1997; John Kent Harrison directed the film which stars James Earl Jones, Jerry O'Connell, and Tom Skerritt.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Comedy Drama

Cast (12)

James Earl Jones's profile
James Earl Jones
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Jerry O'Connell's profile
Jerry O'Connell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 22
Tom Skerritt's profile
Tom Skerritt
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
Matthew Modine's profile
Matthew Modine
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Claire Bloom's profile
Claire Bloom
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Jake Weber's profile
Jake Weber
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Bernadette Peters's profile
Bernadette Peters
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Judith Ivey's profile
Judith Ivey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Frankie Muniz's profile
Frankie Muniz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Stephen Spinella's profile
Stephen Spinella
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Anne Bobby's profile
Anne Bobby
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Hallee Hirsh's profile
Hallee Hirsh
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 9

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What the Deaf Man Heard FAQ

When was What the Deaf Man Heard released?

What the Deaf Man Heard was released 27 years ago, on Sunday November 23rd, 1997.

Is What the Deaf Man Heard on Netflix?

No, What the Deaf Man Heard is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is What the Deaf Man Heard on Amazon Prime?

No, What the Deaf Man Heard is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is What the Deaf Man Heard on Disney Plus?

No, What the Deaf Man Heard is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

What the Deaf Man Heard Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

17% 0-12
17% 20-29
17% 30-39
25% 40-49
25% 60-69

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

42% Female
58% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown