The Woman Who Willed a Miracle

The Woman Who Willed a Miracle

45 mins | Family | Feb. 9, 1983

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.

The Woman Who Willed a Miracle

45 mins | Family | Feb. 9, 1983

The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
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.
Producers Dick Clark Productions
Original title The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
Directors Sharron Miller
Writers Arthur Heinemann

Cast

Cloris Leachman

as May Lemke

Leif Green

as Leslie

M. Emmet Walsh

as Joe Lemke

Kirk Cameron

as Willy

Rosemary Murphy

as Gladys

Fran Bennett

as Nurse Matthews

James Noble

as Dr. Edwards