The Miracle Worker (1962)
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Based on William Gibson's Broadway play and retaining its acclaimed cast, Arthur Penn's The Miracle Worker tells the true story of Helen Keller (Patty Duke), an Alabama girl struck blind and deaf as a baby after an elevated fever. Enter Annie Sullivan (Anne Bancroft), a partially-blind woman assigned the task of teaching Helen sign language. After first separating Helen from her over-protective parents (Victor Jory and Inga Swenson), Annie begins the arduous process of teaching the girl. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 106 mins
Complete Cast:
- Anne Bancroft - Annie Sullivan
- Victor Jory - Capt. Keller
- Andrew Prine - James Keller
- Beah Richards - Viney
- Michele Farr - Young Annie at Age 10
- Judith Lowry - 1st Crone
- Helen Ludlam - 3rd Crone
- Patty Duke - Helen Keller
- Inga Swenson - Kate Keller
- Kathleen Comegys - Aunt Ev
- Jack Hollander - Mr. Anagnos
- Alan Howard - Young Jimmie at Age 8
- William F. Haddock - 2nd Crone
- Director(s):
- Arthur Penn
- Writer(s):
- William Gibson
- Producer(s):
- Fred Coe
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- 1962 - The Miracle Worker - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Foreign Actress
- 1962 - The Miracle Worker - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - New Star of the Year - Female
- 1962 - The Miracle Worker - National Board of Review - Best Actress
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