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The Miracle Worker is a 1962 American biographical film about Anne Sullivan, blind tutor to Helen Keller, directed by Arthur Penn. The screenplay by William Gibson is based on his 1959 play of the same title, which originated as a 1957 broadcast of the television anthology series Playhouse 90.
The film depicts the true story of Anne Sullivan, a teacher who helps Helen Keller, a blind and deaf girl, to communicate. It stars Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, who won Oscars for their roles, and is directed by Arthur Penn.
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- Biography, Drama
- Arthur Penn
- 1962-07-28
The Miracle Worker, American dramatic biopic, released in 1962, that presented the life of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie (or Anne) Sullivan; it earned Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke Academy Awards for best actress and best supporting actress, respectively.
- Lee Pfeiffer
The Miracle Worker refers to a broadcast, a play and various other adaptations of Helen Keller's 1903 autobiography The Story of My Life. The first of these works was a 1957 Playhouse 90 broadcast written by William Gibson and starring Teresa Wright as Anne Sullivan and Patricia McCormack as Keller.
Jun 8, 2023 · The Miracle Worker (1979) Melissa Gilbert | Patty Duke - 16:9 Widescreen. Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, has become frustrated and violent to the point that she is...
- 98 min
- 278.5K
- Sethflix
Watchlist. Page 1 of 2, 6 total items. Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. Blind and deaf after suffering a terrible fever as a baby, young Helen Keller (Patty Duke) has spent years unable to communicate...
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- Biography, Drama
A film based on the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, who overcame obstacles to teach the deaf and blind girl to communicate. The plot summary covers the main events, characters, and themes of the movie, as well as some trivia and reviews.
