A Child Is Waiting (1963)

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

Directed by John Cassavetes1h 42mDrama

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.

Rated
PG
Year
1963
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
13 February 1963
TMDB
6.8 (65)
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Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Dr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Goodman
Gloria McGehee
Gloria McGehee
Mattie
Lawrence Tierney
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley
John Marley
Holland
Bill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Child
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper
Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario Gallo
Mario Gallo
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Fred Draper
Fred Draper
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Jim Backus
Jim Backus
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran
Brian Corcoran
Lewis (uncredited)
Butch Patrick
Butch Patrick
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
June Walker
June Walker
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
James Rawley
James Rawley
Jim (uncredited)
Noam Pitlik
Noam Pitlik
Concerned Father (uncredited)

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