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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful Wonderful movie, sensitive portrayal, June 9, 2007 By  Sharon (Edmonton, AB CANADA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Johnny Belinda (1982 TV movie) [VHS] (VHS Tape) This better than average made-for-television remake of the 1948 classic "Johnny Belinda" may disappoint fans of that version, but it more than makes up for the storyline differences by the sincere performances of its leads -- Rosanna Arquette (as 'Belinda McAdam') and Richard Thomas (as 'William Richmond'). Thomas plays "William 'Bill' Richmond" a VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) worker who comes to Hatcher to teach about nutrition and public health to the poverty stricken rural community and to help set up an agricultural cooperative. He works in tandem with 'Julie Sayles' (Candy Clark), a local public nurse, and slowly becomes acquainted with the taciturn residents. While attempting to set up a communal garden, and after a near-miss he becomes aware of a silent, mute, disheveled girl by the name of Belinda. He soon learns that she is considered mentally handicapped by the community, and by her harsh father and aunt, who initially rebuff all attempts at... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful I remember this....., August 23, 2005 By  T. E. DeVille "Omniscient" (Muncie, IN United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Johnny Belinda (1982 TV movie) [VHS] (VHS Tape) This is one of those films you were to sit through in class because it's to teach you something. Well, I don't remember what I learned, but I remember it brought me to tears at the time. I, unfortunately haven't seen the older version, but this one is well acted and sincere in its story-telling. You will enjoy it. I promise. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment (1) No closed caption, November 5, 2011 By  Sue - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Johnny Belinda (1982 TV movie) [VHS] (VHS Tape) my mother and I really like this movie but had hoped to get it with closed captioning. However we are just happy to have it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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