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A Child Is Waiting

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6.8/10 • 55

1963-02-131h 42m

Drama

Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!

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.

Directors
John Cassavetes
Writters
Abby Mann
Editors
Abby Mann, Robert C. Jones

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  1. Burt Lancaster

    Burt Lancaster

    Matthew Clark

  2. Judy Garland

    Judy Garland

    Jean Hansen

  3. Gena Rowlands

    Gena Rowlands

    Sophie Widdicombe Benham

  4. Steven Hill

    Steven Hill

    Ted Widdicombe

  5. Paul Stewart

    Paul Stewart

    Goodman

  6. Gloria McGehee

    Gloria McGehee

    Mattie

  7. Lawrence Tierney

    Lawrence Tierney

    Douglas Benham

  8. Bruce Ritchey

    Bruce Ritchey

    Reuben Widdicombe

  9. John Marley

    John Marley

    Holland

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
children's homedown syndromeschoolteaching