The Miracle Worker (1979)

The Miracle Worker (1979)

Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic. 1979-10-14 United States of America 98 Min. PG-13
6.3 17 votes

Overview

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 is Anne Sullivan
Anne Sullivan
Melissa Gilbert is Helen Keller
Helen Keller
Diana Muldaur is Kate Keller
Kate Keller
Charles Siebert is Capt. Keller
Capt. Keller
Anne Seymour is Aunt Ev
Stanley Wells is James Keller
James Keller
Titos Vandis is Anagnos
Jonathan Gilbert is Jimmy (voice)
Jimmy (voice)