A Child Is Waiting (1963)

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.

Directing:
  • John Cassavetes

Writing:
  • Abby Mann

Stars:
Release Date: 1963-02-13
themoviedb icon 6.9/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 102

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Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaste...
Matthew Clark
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Lawrence Tierney
Lawrence Tier...
Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley
John Marley
Holland
Barbara Pepper
Barbara Peppe...
Miss Brown (uncredited)
Bill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Child
Mario Gallo
Mario Gallo
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Goodman
Gloria McGehee
Gloria McGehe...
Mattie
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wil...
Miss Fogarty
Fred Draper
Fred Draper
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Jim Backus
Jim Backus
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran
Brian Corcora...
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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