The Miracle Worker
Director: Arthur Penn. Cast: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine. Screenplay: William Gibson
(based on his play).
Full review to follow soon. Grade: B+
- Academy Award Nominations and *Winners:
- Best Director: Arthur Penn
- *Best Actress: Anne Bancroft
- *Best Supporting Actress: Patty Duke
- Best Adapted Screenplay: William Gibson
- Best Costume Design (Black & White): Ruth Morley
- Golden Globe Nominations and *Winners:
- Best Picture (Drama)
- Best Actress (Drama): Anne Bancroft
- Best Supporting Actress: Patty Duke
- *Most Promising Newcomer (Female; tie): Patty Duke
- Other Awards:
- National Board of Review—Best Actress: Anne Bancroft
- British Academy Awards (BAFTAs)—Best Foreign Actress: Anne Bancroft