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Miracle Worker (1962)
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792842149
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 0792842146
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: August 03, 1999
Running Time: 107 minutes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: July 28, 1962
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Editorial Review:
Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft had been playing their respective roles as Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, on Broadway for some time before director Arthur Penn (The Left-Handed Gun) built a mesmerizingly beautiful film around their layers-deep performances. Duke is astonishing as the deaf, blind, mute Keller, who awakens to an awareness of language under Sullivan's determined guidance. Bancroft is fascinating and focused. Penn wisely kept his adaptation unencumbered by cinematic indulgence. The black-and-white film is sparse and charged with the immediacy of the drama. The script is by William Gibson, who also wrote the original play. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Must see
I saw the original Broadway production as a child, and the movie captures the brilliant stage performance of thes two extraordinary actresses. The supporting cast is outstanding. It is hard to realize how young Patty Duke was when she played Helen Keller on Broadway. Exceptional production.
Rating: - Classic
This movie is a must have. Inspirational. Reflects the hopes of a good teach. Gives everyone hope.
Rating: - still a classic
Since I first saw this 20+ years ago, a "review" really isn't warranted. However, the fact that I got it so that my children, too, could enjoy it (and they did, very much) should speak for itself. After all, if a movie inspires a child (11, 8 and 5) to ask some difficult questions,then nothing could be more worth it.
Rating: - Great story
Interesting look into Keller's history. You can really appreciate how much of a struggle it was for her and especially her family and teachers. Makes you really appreciate our current healthcare system, flawed as it is.
Rating: - Amazing Story
My family and I was happy to get the DVD since we really enjoy the movie. The acting was very good.
Calvin
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