The Miracle Worker (1962)
The Miracle Worker is a 1962 drama movie directed by Arthur Penn, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke and Victor Jory.
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.
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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.
When was The Miracle Worker released?
The Miracle Worker was released on 23 May 1962.
How long is The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker runs 1h 46m.
Who made The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker was directed by Arthur Penn.
Where can I watch The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch The Miracle Worker
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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)