A Child Is Waiting (1963)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1963-02-13
Runtime: 102 minutes
Director: John Cassavetes
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- Burt Lancaster as Matthew Clark
- Judy Garland as Jean Hansen
- Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Benham
- Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe
- Paul Stewart as Goodman
- Gloria McGehee as Mattie
- Lawrence Tierney as Douglas Benham
- Bruce Ritchey as Reuben Widdicombe
- John Marley as Holland
- Bill Mumy as Child
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