...And Your Name Is Jonah

– A couple whose son had been diagnosed as mentally retarded, and was institutionalized, are shocked t..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
...And Your Name Is Jonah (1979)

A couple whose son had been diagnosed as mentally retarded, and was institutionalized, are shocked to discover that the diagnosis was wrong, and that their son is in fact deaf.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

28 Jan 1979

Language:

English, American Sign Language, Brazilian Sign Language

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Richard Michaels

Writer:

Michael Bortman

Main Actors:

Sally Struthers, James Woods, Randee Heller, Titos Vandis

Plot:

A couple whose son had been diagnosed as intellectually disabled, and was institutionalized, are shocked to discover that the diagnosis was wrong, and that their son is deaf, not intellectually disabled.

Awards:

1 win.

Production:

MGM

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10