A Child Is Waiting
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Burt LancasterMatthew Clark
Judy GarlandJean Hansen
Gena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven HillTed Widdicombe
Paul StewartGoodman
Gloria McGeheeMattie
Lawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
Bruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
John MarleyHolland
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Child Is Waiting about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Child Is Waiting?
- A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes.
- When was A Child Is Waiting released?
- A Child Is Waiting was released on February 13, 1963.
- How long is A Child Is Waiting?
- A Child Is Waiting has a runtime of 1h 42m.
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