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1962 · 106 min · NR

The Miracle Worker

Directed by Arthur Penn · Drama, History

The Miracle Worker (1962) is a Drama film, directed by Arthur Penn set during the 1800s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated NR.

A biopic, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of isolation run throughout.

Composer
Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography
Ernesto Caparrós
Cast
Anne BancroftPatty DukeVictor JoryInga SwensonAndrew PrineKathleen ComegysJohn BlissGrant Code

The world of this film

Setting

When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Isolation
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale LedChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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