The Miracle Worker

Director: Arthur Penn Arthur Penn

Overview

"Arthur Penn's moving biopic of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, The Miracle Worker, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1. English, Spanish, and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer. This is a solid release from MGM/UA that will satisfy the film's fans, but considering the wealth of information about Keller, some historical extras would have improved this package."

Product Details

Release Date:	03/06/2001
UPC:	0027616858986
Original Release:	1962
Rating:	NR
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[monaural]
Language:	English
Time:	1:46:00
Sales rank:	4,020

Special Features

Original theatrical trailer; English: mono; French: mono; Spanish: mono; French and Spanish subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Anne Bancroft	Annie Sullivan
Patty Duke	Helen Keller
Inga Swenson	Kate Keller
Victor Jory	Capt. Keller
Andrew Prine	James Keller
Kathleen Comegys	Aunt Ev
Beah Richards	Viney
Jack Hollander	Mr. Anagnos
Grant Code	Doctor
Peggy Burke	Helen at Age 7
Mindy Sherwood	Helen at Age 5
Michael Darden	Percy at Age 10
Dale Ellen Bethea	Martha at Age 10
Walter Wright Jr.	Percy at Age 8
Donna Bryan	Martha at Age 7,Martha at Age 5
Keith Moore	Percy at Age 6
Michele Farr	Young Annie at Age 10
Alan Howard	Young Jimmie at Age 8
Judith Lowry	1st Crone
William F. Haddock	2nd Crone
Helen Ludlam	3rd Crone
Arthur Benn	Actor
John Bliss	Actor
Patty Duke Astin	Actor
Laurence Rosenthal	Composer

Technical Credits

William Gibson

Arthur Penn	Director
Fred Coe	Producer
William Gibson	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

The Miracle Worker features two of the greatest screen performances of the 1960s, Patty Duke as Helen Keller and Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan. Director Arthur Penn skillfully recreates his stage success with the same material, adroitly pacing the film in ways that build a satisfying emotional intensity. The real-life story of the Alabama-born Keller is one of the most powerful personal triumphs of the 20th century, and the film is an inspiring recreation of those events. One of the all-time best films from United Artists, The Miracle Worker retains its power with current audiences, as do the various film remakes and stage revivals, but this original version holds up the best.