A Child Is Waiting (1963)

★ 6.8 1h 42m 65 votes IMDb
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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.

A Child Is Waiting

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Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster as Dr. Matthew Clark Died 1994 · New York City, New York, USA Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile (which he called "The Grin"). Later he took roles...
Judy Garland
Judy Garland as Jean Hansen Died 1969 · Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA Judy Garland, born Frances Ethel Gumm, (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. After appearing in vaudeville with her sisters, Jimmie and Suzie. Judy was signed to Metro-G...
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Died 2024 · Madison, Wisconsin, USA Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (June 19, 1930 – August 14, 2024) was an American actress. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations with her late actor-d...
Steven Hill
Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe Died 2016 · Seattle, Washington, USA Steven Hill (born Solomon Krakovsky; February 24, 1922 – August 23, 2016) was an American actor. His two better-known roles are district attorney Adam Schiff on the NBC television drama series Law & O...
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart as Goodman Died 1986 · New York City, New York, USA Paul Stewart (March 13, 1908 – February 17, 1986) was an American character actor known for his tough, guttural voice. He frequently portrayed villains and mobsters throughout his lengthy career. Bor...
Gloria McGehee
Gloria McGehee as Mattie Died 1964 · Meadville, Mississippi, USA
Director John Cassavetes
Cast Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Paul Stewart, Gloria McGehee, Lawrence Tierney, Bruce Ritchey, John Marley, Bill Mumy

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