The Miracle Worker (TV 2000)

A television remake of William Gibson's classic play about Annie Sullivan's efforts to draw Helen Keller from her world of darkness and silence.

Director:

Nadia Tass

Writers:

William Gibson (play), Monte Merrick

Stars:

Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Alison Elliott, David Strathairn

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hallie Kate Eisenberg	...	Helen Keller
Alison Elliott	...	Anne Sullivan
David Strathairn	...	Captain Keller
Lucas Black	...	James Keller
Kate Greenhouse	...	Kate Keller
Damir Andrei	...	Dr. Anapaes
Stewart Arnott	...	Farm Boss
Kevin Duhaney	...	Percy
Neville Edwards	...	Henry
Patricia Gage	...	Aunt Ev
Eugene Lipinski	...	Proctor
Twila Provencher	...	Young Annie
Jackie Richardson	...	Vincy
Liam Robinson	...	Jimmie
Stephanie Sams	...	Martha

Storyline

A television remake of William Gibson's classic play about Annie Sullivan's efforts to draw Helen Keller from her world of darkness and silence.

---

Plot Keywords:

remake | teacher student relationship | blindness | student | dedicated teacher | 

---

Taglines:

Behind her eyes is the power to change the world.

---

Genres:

Drama

---

Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

American Sign Language English

Release Date:

12 November 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

A kismadár

Filming Locations:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fountain Productions, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Broadway production of "The Miracle Worker" opened at the Playhouse Theater on October 19, 1959, ran for 719 performances, and won the 1960 Tony Award for Best Play. Anne Bancroft (winner of the 1960 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play) and Patty Duke recreated their stage roles in the movie. William Gibson wrote the teleplay, the stage play and the screenplay.

---

Quotes

Anne Sullivan: Why should I talk to you? I'm teaching Percy!

---

Connections

Version of Playhouse 90: The Miracle Worker (1957)

User Reviews

Great Remake

I came across this remake of the 1962 classic with Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke on WE television and was very, very impressed, both with Hallie Eisenberg, who played Helen, and with Allison Elliott, who played Annie Sullivan. I had, of course, seen the original black and white, but was pleasantly surprised with this remake of the original film. Hallie is an amazing young actress. It was beautifully filmed as well, and I always enjoy seeing David Strathairn, who played Helen's father. What an amazing story of the relationship between Helen Keller and the woman who taught her how to relate to the world around her, even those this child was locked in darkness without sight, sound or speech. A beautiful, moving remake with wonderful acting.