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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
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Burt Lancaster
Dr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Bill Mumy
Child
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe
Jim Backus
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Paul Stewart
Goodman
John Marley
Holland
Noam Pitlik
Concerned Father (uncredited)
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty
Brian Corcoran
Lewis (uncredited)
Butch Patrick
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
Fred Draper
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Juanita Moore
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)
June Walker
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
Mario Gallo
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
James Rawley
Jim (uncredited)
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
Gloria McGehee
Mattie
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