Film·1963·PG·1h 42m

A Child Is Waiting

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.

Directed by John Cassavetes

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Cast

12 credited

Burt Lancaster
Burt LancasterDr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Judy GarlandJean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Gena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe
Steven Hill
Steven HillTed Widdicombe
Paul Stewart
Paul StewartGoodman
Gloria McGehee
Gloria McGeheeMattie
Lawrence Tierney
Lawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Bruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
John Marley
John MarleyHolland
Bill Mumy
Bill MumyChild
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth WilsonMiss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper
Barbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)

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