The Miracle Worker(1962)
“An emotional earthquake!”
Overview
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
Director
Arthur Penn
Studio
Playfilm Productions
Budget
$500K
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Anne Bancroft
as Annie Sullivan
Patty Duke
as Helen Keller
Victor Jory
as Captain Arthur Keller
Inga Swenson
as Kate Keller
Andrew Prine
as James Keller
Kathleen Comegys
as Aunt Ev
John Bliss
as Admissions Officer (uncredited)
Grant Code
as Doctor (uncredited)
Michele Farr
as Annie at Age 10 (uncredited)
Jack Hollander
as Mr. Anagnos of Perkins School in Boston (uncredited)
Alan Howard
as Jimmie at Age 8 (uncredited)
Judith Lowry
as 1st Crone (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$500K
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Playfilm Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Miracle Worker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Miracle Worker (1962).
What is The Miracle Worker about?▼
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
Who directed The Miracle Worker?▼
The Miracle Worker was directed by Arthur Penn and released in 1962. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Miracle Worker?▼
The Miracle Worker has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Miracle Worker?▼
The cast of The Miracle Worker includes Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan, Patty Duke as Helen Keller, Victor Jory as Captain Arthur Keller, Inga Swenson as Kate Keller, Andrew Prine as James Keller and more.
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