The Miracle Worker (1979)

Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Aaron

Writers:

William Gibson (play), William Gibson (screenplay)

Stars:

Patty Duke, Diana Muldaur, Charles Siebert

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Patty Duke	...	Anne Sullivan
Diana Muldaur	...	Kate Keller
Charles Siebert	...	Captain Keller
Anne Seymour	...	Aunt Ev
Stanley Wells	...	James Keller
Melissa Gilbert	...	Helen Keller
Hilda Haynes	...	Viney
Titos Vandis	...	Anagnos
Byron Green	...	Percy
Noniece Williams	...	Martha
Jonathan Gilbert	...	Jimmy
James Lee Canady	...	Servant

Storyline

Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan to tutor their daughter. Through persistence and love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen's walls of silence and darkness and teaches her to communicate.

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Plot Keywords:

remake | blind girl | teacher hero | dedicated teacher | deafness | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

El milagro de Keller

Company Credits

Production Co:

Half-Pint Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as young Helen Keller in the 1962 version, played Anne Sullivan in the 1979 TV version and won an Emmy for it.

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Connections

Version of The Miracle Worker (1962)

User Reviews

good movie, actor played their roles very well

This was a very good movie. Helen was played very well. This movie helps people not take things for granted. It is an incredible story of how anyone is capable of doing anything. Annie was also played very well. She taught Helen many things. The closing scene when Helen realizes that everything has a name is very moving. The love shown between Annie and Helen was really an awesome thing.