Review of The Miracle Worker (1962) by Kevin S — 22 Jul 2008

The power of language and the beauty of teaching! Superb!

This review of The Miracle Worker (1962) was written by Kevin S on 22 Jul 2008.

The Miracle Worker has generally received very positive reviews.

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Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke give intense, powerful Oscar-winning performances in Arthur Penn's successful screen version of the Helen Keller…

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By Yuguo A (1) on 20 Oct 2011

It's now on my list of the best and most inspiring movie of all time. This is the kind of movie that I'll watch it again and again…

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By Nick T (596) on 27 Oct 2010

It was ok and a great younger actress but everything had that tacky old timy feel and the play was better…

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