The Miracle Worker
“Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.”
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.
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The Miracle Worker - DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Aaron
- Screenplay & Story
- William Gibson
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Miracle Worker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Half-Pint Productions, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Aaron
William Gibson, Helen Keller
Billy Goldenberg
Ted Voigtlander
Gerald Lee Taylor
Fred Coe, Raymond Katz, Sandy Gallin
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Aaron
Director
William Gibson
Screenplay
Fred Coe
Producer
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Ted Voigtlander
Director of Photography
Gerald Lee Taylor
Editor
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
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What is The Miracle Worker about?
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.
Who directed The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in The Miracle Worker?
The principal cast of The Miracle Worker includes Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Diana Muldaur, Charles Siebert, Anne Seymour.
When was The Miracle Worker released and how long is it?
The Miracle Worker was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Miracle Worker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Miracle Worker was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
Is The Miracle Worker based on a book or true story?
The Miracle Worker is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Helen Keller".