The Miracle Worker

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.

6.5

98 min

Cast

Patty Duke

as Anne Sullivan

Melissa Gilbert

as Helen Keller

Diana Muldaur

as Kate Keller

Charles Siebert

as Capt. Keller

Anne Seymour

as Aunt Ev

Stanley Wells

as James Keller

Hilda Haynes

as Viney

Titos Vandis

as Anagnos

Byron Green

as Percy

Noniece Williams

as Martha

Jonathan Gilbert

as Jimmy (voice)

James Lee Canady

as Servant

Director

Paul Aaron