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The Woman Who Willed a Miracle

  • Episode aired Feb 9, 1983
  • 45m
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9.0/10
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ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A blind, mentally retarded infant with cerebral palsy is left in the care of an elderly English woman who refuses to let him die.A blind, mentally retarded infant with cerebral palsy is left in the care of an elderly English woman who refuses to let him die.A blind, mentally retarded infant with cerebral palsy is left in the care of an elderly English woman who refuses to let him die.
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
55
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  • Director
    • Sharron Miller
  • Writer
    • Arthur Heinemann
  • Stars
    • Cloris Leachman
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Leif Green
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  • Director
    • Sharron Miller
  • Writer
    • Arthur Heinemann
  • Stars
    • Cloris Leachman
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Leif Green
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    • 2User reviews
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    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • May Lemkeas May Lemke
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Joe Lempkeas Joe Lempke
    Leif Green
    Leif Green
    • Leslieas Leslie
    Rosemary Murphy
    Rosemary Murphy
    • Gladysas Gladys
    Fran Bennett
    Fran Bennett
    • Nurse Matthewsas Nurse Matthews
    James Noble
    James Noble
    • Dr. Edwardsas Dr. Edwards
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Doctor Vinceas Doctor Vince
    Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron
    • Willyas Willy
    Laura Jacoby
    • Nancy age 6as Nancy age 6
    Marcello Krakoff
    • Dannyas Danny
    Paul Stout
    • Leslie age 10as Leslie age 10
    Blair Tefkin
    • Nancy age 16 and 22as Nancy age 16 and 22
    • (as Blair Ashleigh Tefkin)
    Harold Pruett
    Harold Pruett
    • Neighbor boyas Neighbor boy
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    • Director
      • Sharron Miller
    • Writer
      • Arthur Heinemann
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    10/10
    A truly inspiring story without sappiness
    I challenge anyone to watch this film and not be profoundly moved by the power of love and the will to never give up. Based upon a true story, the acting is beautiful and moving beyond belief. A true heart-warming classic.
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    • Oct 2, 2001

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Dick Clark Productions
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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