The Miracle Worker

(1962)Directed by Arthur Penn106 minDrama, History
An emotional earthquake!

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.

Anne Bancroftas Annie Sullivan
Patty Dukeas Helen Keller
Victor Joryas Captain Arthur Keller
Inga Swensonas Kate Keller
Andrew Prineas James Keller
John Blissas Admissions Officer (uncredited)
Grant Codeas Doctor (uncredited)
Michele Farras Annie at Age 10 (uncredited)
JHJack Hollanderas Mr. Anagnos of Perkins School in Boston (uncredited)
Alan Howardas Jimmie at Age 8 (uncredited)
Judith Lowryas 1st Crone (uncredited)
William F. Haddockas 2nd Crone (uncredited)
Helen Ludlamas 3rd Crone (uncredited)
Beah Richardsas Viney (uncredited)