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A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting (1963)

Movie · Released · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

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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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Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterMatthew ClarkJudy GarlandJudy GarlandJean HansenGena RowlandsGena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe BenhamSteven HillSteven HillTed WiddicombePaul StewartPaul StewartGoodmanGloria McGeheeGloria McGeheeMattieLawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyDouglas BenhamBruce RitcheyBruce RitcheyReuben WiddicombeJohn MarleyJohn MarleyHollandBill MumyBill MumyChildElizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonMiss FogartyBarbara PepperBarbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)Juanita MooreJuanita MooreMrs. Phillips (uncredited)Mario GalloMario GalloDr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)Fred DraperFred DraperDr. Sack (uncredited)

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