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The Miracle Worker is a 1979 American made-for-television biopic based on the 1959 play of the same title by William Gibson, which originated as a 1957 broadcast of the television anthology series Playhouse 90. Gibson's original source material was The Story of My Life, the 1902 autobiography of Helen Keller. The play was adapted for the screen before, in 1962.
Original Release
10/14/1979
US Release
10/14/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Patty Duke | Anne Sullivan |
| Diana Muldaur | Kate Keller |
| Charles Siebert | Captain Keller / Capt. Keller |
| Anne Seymour | Aunt Ev |
| Stan Wells | James Keller |
| Melissa Gilbert | Helen Keller |
| Hilda Haynes | Viney |
| Titos Vandis | Anagnos |
| Byron Green | Percy |
| Noniece Williams | Martha |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Patty Duke | Anne Sullivan |
| Diana Muldaur | Kate Keller |
| Charles Siebert | Captain Keller / Capt. Keller |
| Anne Seymour | Aunt Ev |
| Stan Wells | James Keller |
| Melissa Gilbert | Helen Keller |
| Hilda Haynes | Viney |
| Titos Vandis | Anagnos |
| Byron Green | Percy |
| Noniece Williams | Martha |
| Jonathan Gilbert | Jimmy / Jimmy (voice) |
| James Lee Canady | Servant |
| Stanley Wells | James Keller |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sandy Gallin | Executive Producer |
| Raymond Katz | Executive Producer |
| Fred Coe | Producer |
| Barbara Cowan | Producer |
| Alan David | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling | Won |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special | Won |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
