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The Miracle Worker   1962         N/R, 107 min. Genre: Drama Director: Arthur Penn   Cast: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine, Beah Richards, Kathleen Comegys, Jack Hollander, Grant Code, Michael Darden, Dale Ellen Bethea, Alan Howard, Peggy Burke, Mindy Sherwood   This is the story of a miraculous rise from adversity. Anne Bancroft won the Oscar for Best Actress in her role as Annie Sullivan, teacher extraordinaire of deaf, mute, and blind Helen Keller. In addition, Patty Duke won the Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Helen Keller. The film received three other nominations, including Best Director. Cast Anne Bancroft Annie Sullivan Patty Duke Helen Keller Victor Jory Capt. Keller Inga Swenson Kate Keller Andrew Prine James Keller Beah Richards Viney Kathleen Comegys Aunt Ev Jack Hollander Mr. Anagnos Grant Code Doctor Michael Darden Percy at Age 10 Dale Ellen Bethea Martha at Age 10 Alan Howard Jimmie at Age 8 Peggy Burke Helen at Age 7 Mindy Sherwood Helen at Age 5