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What the Deaf Man Heard

1997 · 120 min Drama Comedy TV Movie
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1997
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Director John Kent Harrison
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (21 votes)

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What the Deaf Man Heard has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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