The Woman Who Willed a Miracle (1983)

9.0/10 45 min Family TV Movie

Overview

Based on the true story of May Lemke. Her adopted son Leslie was born with cerebral palsy. May teaches him basic survival skills through the years. In his teens, he suddenly manifests an ability to play classical music on the piano.

Cast

Cloris Leachman

May Lemke

Leif Green

Leslie

M. Emmet Walsh

Joe Lemke

Kirk Cameron

Willy

Rosemary Murphy

Gladys

Fran Bennett

Nurse Matthews

James Noble

Dr. Edwards

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