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A Child Is Waiting (1963)

Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!

  • Feb 13, 1963
  • 1h 42m
  • PG

6.8/10

TMDB user score
66 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 drama film directed by John Cassavetes. Its leading cast includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland and Gena Rowlands. It runs for 1 hour 42 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 42 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 66 TMDB votes

Trailer

A Child Is Waiting (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

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

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