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The Miracle Worker

Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.
Oct 14, 1979 · 1h 38m
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Drama
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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.

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CAST

Patty Duke
Anne Sullivan
Melissa Gilbert
Helen Keller
Diana Muldaur
Kate Keller
Charles Siebert
Capt. Keller
Anne Seymour
Aunt Ev
Stanley Wells
James Keller
Hilda Haynes
Viney
Titos Vandis
Anagnos
Directed by Paul Aaron

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Half-Pint Productions, NBC
Country
US

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