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A Child Is Waiting (1963)

Poster for A Child Is Waiting

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Cassavetes
  • Profile picture of Burt Lancaster
    Matthew Clark Burt Lancaster
  • Profile picture of Judy Garland
    Jean Hansen Judy Garland
  • Profile picture of Gena Rowlands
    Sophie Widdicombe Benham Gena Rowlands
  • Profile picture of Steven Hill
    Ted Widdicombe Steven Hill
  • Profile picture of Paul Stewart
    Goodman Paul Stewart
  • Profile picture of Gloria McGehee
    Mattie Gloria McGehee
  • Profile picture of Lawrence Tierney
    Douglas Benham Lawrence Tierney
  • Profile picture of Bruce Ritchey
    Reuben Widdicombe Bruce Ritchey

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Keywords

  • children's home
  • down syndrome
  • school
  • teaching