The Miracle Worker (1962)
Country: US
Technical: bw 106m
Director: Arthur Penn
Cast: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory
Synopsis:
The true story of Helen Keller, a deaf, dumb and blind girl whose parents employ a partially sighted yankee schoolgirl to break down her wall of silence and teach her to communicate.
Review:
Unlike the similarly themed British Mandy, Penn's film lays down more challenges for teacher and audience with the emotionally violent outbursts of its frustrated protagonist. Both actresses were rewarded with an Oscar for their committed performances.
Country: US
Technical: bw 106m
Director: Arthur Penn
Cast: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory
Synopsis:
The true story of Helen Keller, a deaf, dumb and blind girl whose parents employ a partially sighted yankee schoolgirl to break down her wall of silence and teach her to communicate.
Review:
Unlike the similarly themed British Mandy, Penn's film lays down more challenges for teacher and audience with the emotionally violent outbursts of its frustrated protagonist. Both actresses were rewarded with an Oscar for their committed performances.
Country: US
Technical: bw 106m
Director: Arthur Penn
Cast: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory
Synopsis:
The true story of Helen Keller, a deaf, dumb and blind girl whose parents employ a partially sighted yankee schoolgirl to break down her wall of silence and teach her to communicate.
Review:
Unlike the similarly themed British Mandy, Penn's film lays down more challenges for teacher and audience with the emotionally violent outbursts of its frustrated protagonist. Both actresses were rewarded with an Oscar for their committed performances.