The Miracle Worker(1979)
Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.
The Miracle Worker Synopsis
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.
The Miracle Worker (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Aaron, released on October 14, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Diana Muldaur and Charles Siebert. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Aaron
- Writers:
- William Gibson, William Gibson, Helen Keller
- Producers:
- Fred Coe
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Voigtlander
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Half-Pint Productions, NBC
- Status:
- Released
The Miracle Worker (1979) Trailer
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The Miracle Worker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patty Duke
as Anne Sullivan
Melissa Gilbert
as Helen Keller
Diana Muldaur
as Kate Keller
Charles Siebert
as Capt. Keller
Anne Seymour
as Aunt Ev
- Stanley Wells
Stanley Wells
as James Keller
- Hilda Haynes
Hilda Haynes
as Viney
Titos Vandis
as Anagnos
- Byron Green
Byron Green
as Percy
- Noniece Williams
Noniece Williams
as Martha
Jonathan Gilbert
as Jimmy (voice)
- James Lee Canady
James Lee Canady
as Servant
Key crew
Directed by Paul Aaron, written by William Gibson, William Gibson and Helen Keller, produced by Fred Coe.
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The Miracle Worker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Miracle Worker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Miracle Worker online?
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The Miracle Worker (1979) is available to stream on U-NEXT. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Miracle Worker?
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The main cast of The Miracle Worker (1979) includes Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Diana Muldaur, Charles Siebert and Anne Seymour. The film was directed by Paul Aaron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Miracle Worker released?
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The Miracle Worker was released on October 14, 1979 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?
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The Miracle Worker (1979) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Miracle Worker?
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