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Film · 1963 · Drama

A Child Is Waiting

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

★6.8 1963 1h 42m John Cassavetes PG-13

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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About the film

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 66 votes

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.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Dr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Sophie Widdicombe
Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Goodman
Gloria McGehee

Gloria McGehee

Mattie
Lawrence Tierney

Lawrence Tierney

Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey

Bruce Ritchey

Reuben Widdicombe

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Frequently asked

When was A Child Is Waiting released?

A Child Is Waiting was released on February 13, 1963.

Who directed A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes.

How long is A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).

What genre is A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting is categorized as Drama.

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