The Miracle Worker

Story

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.

Director

Paul Aaron

Writers

Helen Keller, William Gibson

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

14 October 1979

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Patty Duke

  Anne Sullivan

• 

  Melissa Gilbert

  Helen Keller

• 

  Diana Muldaur

  Kate Keller

• 

  Charles Siebert

  Capt. Keller

• 

  Anne Seymour

  Aunt Ev

• Stanley Wells

  James Keller

• Hilda Haynes

  Viney

• 

  Titos Vandis

  Anagnos

• Byron Green

  Percy

• Noniece Williams

  Martha

• 

  Jonathan Gilbert

  Jimmy (voice)

• James Lee Canady

  Servant