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A Child Is Waiting
1963, Feb 13
1h 42m
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.
Directed by
John Cassavetes
Written by
Abby Mann
Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Bill Mumy
Child
Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)
John Marley
Holland
Paul Stewart
Goodman
Gloria McGehee
Mattie
Jim Backus
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty
Butch Patrick
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran
Lewis (uncredited)
Juanita Moore
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario Gallo
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
June Walker
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
Fred Draper
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
James Rawley
Jim (uncredited)
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
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