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A Child Is Waiting
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A Child Is Waiting

1963-02-13 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.

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Directors
John Cassavetes
Production companies
Stanley Kramer Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterDr. Matthew Clark
Judy GarlandJudy GarlandJean Hansen
Gena RowlandsGena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe
Steven HillSteven HillTed Widdicombe
Paul StewartPaul StewartGoodman
Gloria McGeheeGloria McGeheeMattie
Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
Bruce RitcheyBruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
John MarleyJohn MarleyHolland
Bill MumyBill MumyChild
Elizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonMiss Fogarty
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)
Juanita MooreJuanita MooreMrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario GalloMario GalloDr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Fred DraperFred DraperDr. Sack (uncredited)
Jim BackusJim BackusHot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Brian CorcoranBrian CorcoranLewis (uncredited)
Butch PatrickButch PatrickBoy Playing Football (uncredited)
June WalkerJune WalkerMrs. McDonald (uncredited)
James RawleyJames RawleyJim (uncredited)

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