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The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, THE MIRACLE WORKER is a gripping and inspiring story of the battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller (a brilliant Patty Duke) is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf. Sealed off .. Read more

Starring	Anne Bancroft, Victor Jory, Andrew Prine, Inga Swenson
Director	Arthur Penn
Genres	Drama

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- A moving real-life story is given hysterical treatment and the good scenes have a hard task winning through; in any case a documentary might have been more persuasive.
- 33361
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  the miracle worker
  
  I remember watching this film years ago when I was about 9. It made a huge impression on me then and now, about 35 years later, it still moved me to tears. It ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Jun 2005 at 17:21
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  Wish I had tried this with my kids
  
  In 1880's Alabama, a former confederate officer and his second wife are unable to communicate with or control their deaf, dumb and blind daughter and enlist... read more »
  
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- - Oldbloke
  - 239 reviews
  - Sidmouth
  - 07 Feb 2011 at 13:45
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  Really good old movie
  
  The performances in this film are excellent. I remember it from when it was first released and enjoyed it just as much now. Highly recommended to all who enjoy ... read more »
  
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- - kender
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  - 03 Dec 2010 at 18:15
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  Really Good
  
  I've just read 'the story of my life' written by Helen keller when she was just 22- her book glosses over what must have been very difficult times... read more »
  
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- - carefulwatcher
  - 12 reviews
  - Shrewsbury
  - 09 Apr 2009 at 19:22
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  WOW WOW !
  
  The performances of the two leading ladies were fantastic, if it was made today it would give both of them awards galore.
  
  What a heart stopping two ... read more »
  
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- - YOLLEL
  - 28 reviews
  - STOURBRIDGE
  - 06 Mar 2009 at 15:13
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  Anne Bancroft at her best.
  
  A truly Oscar winning performance for Anne and Patty. A story of a half blind teacher trying to break through the wall of silence in a life of a girl who is ... read more »
  
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  - Ilford
  - 25 Jun 2008 at 17:27
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  I thoroughly enjoyed this film. This film is based on the real life story of Helen Keller who was born deaf and blind but whose triumph over her disabilities ... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  The miracle worker
  
  Brilliant true story
  
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  - 16 May 2008 at 11:55
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  Illuminating
  
  Somewhat dated but still strong story telling. Weird to see Anne Bancroft so young. But my six year old daughter who had been learning about Helen Keller at ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 17 Jan 2008 at 00:09
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  Excellent viewing
  
  Patty Duke plays the part of Helen Keller with such gusto, ann bankcroft plays the part of her teacher so well. This film was excellent viewing, telling a ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 20 Jun 2006 at 20:28
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  A miraculous biopic on celluloid
  
  The Miracle Worker is an endearing film about love and support, knowledge and courage, determination and trust. Packed with splendid Oscar-worthy performances ... read more »
  
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- - JohnnyRoss
  - 373 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 18 May 2006 at 17:47
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  the miracle worker
  
  I remember watching this film years ago when I was about 9. It made a huge impression on me then and now, about 35 years later, it still moved me to tears. It ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 117477
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  - london
  - 24 Jun 2005 at 17:21
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  Customer Review
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed this film. This film is based on the real life story of Helen Keller who was born deaf and blind but whose triumph over her disabilities ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 580324
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Wish I had tried this with my kids
  
  In 1880's Alabama, a former confederate officer and his second wife are unable to communicate with or control their deaf, dumb and blind daughter and enlist... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 961780
- - Oldbloke
  - 239 reviews
  - Sidmouth
  - 07 Feb 2011 at 13:45
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  Recommended!
  
  This movie is not only a good story, it has a lesson in it for all parents.
  
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  - Worcester, England
  - 30 Mar 2005 at 16:28
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  A miraculous biopic on celluloid
  
  The Miracle Worker is an endearing film about love and support, knowledge and courage, determination and trust. Packed with splendid Oscar-worthy performances ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 245839
- - JohnnyRoss
  - 373 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 18 May 2006 at 17:47
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  Excellent viewing
  
  Patty Duke plays the part of Helen Keller with such gusto, ann bankcroft plays the part of her teacher so well. This film was excellent viewing, telling a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 256451
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 20 Jun 2006 at 20:28
- - 0
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  Illuminating
  
  Somewhat dated but still strong story telling. Weird to see Anne Bancroft so young. But my six year old daughter who had been learning about Helen Keller at ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 514066
- - a customer
  - London
  - 17 Jan 2008 at 00:09
- - 0
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  The miracle worker
  
  Brilliant true story
  
  Report this review
- 566062
- - a customer
  - Rugby
  - 16 May 2008 at 11:55
- - 0
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  Anne Bancroft at her best.
  
  A truly Oscar winning performance for Anne and Patty. A story of a half blind teacher trying to break through the wall of silence in a life of a girl who is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 587994
- - a customer
  - Ilford
  - 25 Jun 2008 at 17:27
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  WOW WOW !
  
  The performances of the two leading ladies were fantastic, if it was made today it would give both of them awards galore.
  
  What a heart stopping two ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 721351
- - YOLLEL
  - 28 reviews
  - STOURBRIDGE
  - 06 Mar 2009 at 15:13

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Critics' reviews
- A moving real-life story is given hysterical treatment and the good scenes have a hard task winning through; in any case a documentary might have been more persuasive.
- 33361
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
- Penn's remarkable screen version of William Gibson's play about Helen Keller, which he directed on Broadway. It's a... read more on Time Out
- 46645
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17

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  The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, THE MIRACLE WORKER is a gripping and inspiring story of the battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller (a brilliant Patty Duke) is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind,...