The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker (1979)

Directed by Paul Aaron

1h 38m

Drama

| TV Movie

The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, a gripping battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf. Sealed off from the world, Helen cannot communicate with anyone, nor anyone with her. Often frustrated and desperate, Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and tantrums that terrify her hopeless family. The gifted teacher Annie Sullivan is summoned by the family to help the girl understand the world from which she is isolated, freeing Helen Keller from her internal prison forever. Television remake of the 1962 film which also starred Patty Duke in the role of Helen Keller.

Cast

Patty Duke

Patty Duke

Anne Sullivan

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert

Helen Keller

Diana Muldaur

Diana Muldaur

Kate Keller

Charles Siebert

Charles Siebert

Capt. Keller

Anne Seymour

Anne Seymour

Aunt Ev

Stanley Wells

Stanley Wells

James Keller

Hilda Haynes

Hilda Haynes

Viney

Titos Vandis

Titos Vandis

Anagnos

Byron Green

Byron Green

Percy

Crew

Paul Aaron

Paul Aaron

Director

William Gibson

William Gibson

Theatre Play

William Gibson

William Gibson

Screenplay

Helen Keller

Helen Keller

Book

Ruth Morley

Ruth Morley

Costume Design

Raymond Katz

Raymond Katz

Executive Producer

Kim Swados

Kim Swados

Art Direction

Billy Goldenberg

Billy Goldenberg

Original Music Composer

Ken Dufva

Ken Dufva

Foley Artist

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