Synopsis
The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, a gripping battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf. Sealed off from the world, Helen cannot communicate with anyone, nor anyone with her. Often frustrated and desperate, Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and tantrums that terrify her hopeless family. The gifted teacher Annie Sullivan is summoned by the family to help the girl understand the world from which she is isolated, freeing Helen Keller from her internal prison forever. Television remake of the 1962 film which also starred Patty Duke in the role of Helen Keller.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul AaronDirector
- William GibsonScreenplay
- Billy GoldenbergOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Patty DukeAnne Sullivan
- Melissa GilbertHelen Keller
- Diana MuldaurKate Keller
- Charles SiebertCapt. Keller
- Anne SeymourAunt Ev
- Stanley WellsJames Keller
- Hilda HaynesViney
- Titos VandisAnagnos
- Byron GreenPercy
- Noniece WilliamsMartha
- Jonathan GilbertJimmy (voice)
- James Lee CanadyServant
Stills
Themes
deaf-mutedeafbiographyteacherblindtutorteacher student relationshiphandicapsign languagesimpairmentfemale teacherdeaf girl