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The Miracle Worker

1979 98 min ★ 6.9 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.

Director: Paul Aaron

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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
Noniece Williams Noniece Williams Martha
Jonathan Gilbert Jonathan Gilbert Jimmy (voice)
James Lee Canady James Lee Canady Servant