A Child Is Waiting
Drama
6.8
Release Date
February 13, 1963
Duration
102 min
Status
Released
Language
en
Overview
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.
Casts
Matthew Clark
Burt Lancaster
Jean Hansen
Judy Garland
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Gena Rowlands
Ted Widdicombe
Steven Hill
Goodman
Paul Stewart
Mattie
Gloria McGehee
Douglas Benham
Lawrence Tierney
Reuben Widdicombe
Bruce Ritchey
Holland
John Marley
Child
Bill Mumy
Miss Fogarty
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Brown (uncredited)
Barbara Pepper
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Juanita Moore
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Mario Gallo
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Fred Draper
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Jim Backus
Lewis (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
Butch Patrick
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
June Walker
Jim (uncredited)
James Rawley
Concerned Father (uncredited)
Noam Pitlik
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