The Miracle Worker (1962)

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Directed by

Arthur Penn

Starring (View all)

Madge West
Undetermined Role

Helen Ludlam
3rd Crone

Judith Lowry
1st Crone

Alan Howard
Jimmie at Age 8

Beah Richards
Viney - Keller Maid

Michael Darden
Percy at Age 10

Patty Duke
Helen Keller

Kathleen Comegys
Aunt Ev

Written by

Helen Keller
book The Story of My Life

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Touching True Story

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Blind, deaf, and mute, wild child Helen Keller was shut out from communication and terrorized her affluent Southern family, until willful teacher Annie Sullivan brought structure and discipline to Helen's life and through teaching communication offered Helen something entirely new- a way to speak, and a voice of her own. "The Miracle Worker" tells the true story of Keller's childhood, with a speci... read more

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Description: Helen Keller is isolated from the world. Struck down at a young age by scarlet fever, Helen cannot see, she cannot speak, she cannot hear. Her total inability to communicate sends her into wild, uncontrolled tantrums. Some people claim she is mentally ill and cannot be helped. Her own family doesn't know what to do to help their little girl. They suffer over Helen's unimaginable condition, but are slowly accepting it as permanent. But one day gifted teacher Annie Sullivan arrives to help Helen escape her prison. The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, THE MIRACLE WORKER is a gripping and inspiring story of the batt ... (more)

Release date: 28 July 1962
UPC: 027616858986

Tags: Biography (11), Drama (11), Based On Play (6), 1960s (5), Deafness (5), Teacher (5), Deaf (4), Blind (4), Helen Keller (4), 1962 (4), Blindness (4), Disabilities (3), Usa (3), (2), Temper Tantrum (2), Water (2), Water Pump (2), Doll (2), Face Slap (2)

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