A Child Is Waiting

6.8 / 10

(60 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

102 minutes

Year:

1963

Director:

John Cassavetes

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Company:

Stanley Kramer Productions

Cast:
Burt Lancaster

Matthew Clark

Judy Garland

Jean Hansen

Gena Rowlands

Sophie Widdicombe Benham

Steven Hill

Ted Widdicombe

Paul Stewart

Goodman

Crew:
John Cassavetes

Director

Abby Mann

Writer

Stanley Kramer

Producer

Joseph Kish

Set Decoration

Marshall Schlom

Script Supervisor