The Miracle Worker (1962)
An emotional earthquake!
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
Cast
- Anne Bancroft - Annie Sullivan
- Patty Duke - Helen Keller
- Victor Jory - Captain Arthur Keller
- Inga Swenson - Kate Keller
- Andrew Prine - James Keller
- Kathleen Comegys - Aunt Ev
- John Bliss - Admissions Officer (uncredited)
- Grant Code - Doctor (uncredited)
- Michele Farr - Annie at Age 10 (uncredited)
- Jack Hollander - Mr. Anagnos of Perkins School in Boston (uncredited)
Screenplay
- William Gibson (Theatre Play)
- William Gibson (Screenplay)
- Helen Keller (Book)
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Historical Figures and Biographies
Keywords
blindness and impaired vision, deaf-mute, education, biography, historical figure, teacher, tutor, teacher student relationship, tantrum, railway station, sign languages, institution, 19th century, real story, female teacher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Miracle Worker about?
- The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
- Who directed The Miracle Worker?
- The Miracle Worker was directed by Arthur Penn.
- Who stars in The Miracle Worker?
- The Miracle Worker stars Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine, Kathleen Comegys.
- How long is The Miracle Worker?
- The Miracle Worker has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Miracle Worker?
- The Miracle Worker is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Miracle Worker?
- The Miracle Worker had a budget of $500,000.
- How much did The Miracle Worker gross?
- The Miracle Worker grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Miracle Worker produced?
- The Miracle Worker was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Miracle Worker?
- The themes of The Miracle Worker include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Historical Figures and Biographies.