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A Child Is Waiting

MOVIE • 1963

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.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 66
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Drama

Top Cast

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)

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Film

Status

Released

Release

February 13, 1963

Runtime

102 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

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