A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting

6.8 | 1963-02-13 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Stanley Kramer Producer
Abby Mann Writer
John Cassavetes Director
Charles F. Wheeler Camera Operator
Walter Elliott Sound Editor
Lindsley Parsons Jr. Assistant Director
Marshall Schlom Script Supervisor
Joe King Costume Design
Art Dunham Music Editor
George Lane Makeup Artist

Cast

Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Goodman
Lawrence Tierney
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley
John Marley
Holland
Bill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Child

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