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    A Child Is Waiting

    102'

    1963-02-13

    6.8

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

    Drama

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingJohn CassavetesWritingAbby Mann

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    Cast

    2

    Dr. Matthew Clark

    Burt Lancaster

    2

    Jean Hansen

    Judy Garland

    2

    Sophie Widdicombe

    Gena Rowlands

    2

    Ted Widdicombe

    Steven Hill

    1

    Goodman

    Paul Stewart

    1

    Mattie

    Gloria McGehee

    1

    Douglas Benham

    Lawrence Tierney

    1

    Reuben Widdicombe

    Bruce Ritchey

    1

    Holland

    John Marley

    2

    Child

    Bill Mumy

    1

    Miss Fogarty

    Elizabeth Wilson

    1

    Miss Brown (uncredited)

    Barbara Pepper

    1

    Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

    Juanita Moore

    1

    Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)

    Mario Gallo

    1

    Dr. Sack (uncredited)

    Fred Draper

    2

    Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

    Jim Backus

    1

    Lewis (uncredited)

    Brian Corcoran

    1

    Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

    Butch Patrick

    1

    Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)

    June Walker

    1

    Jim (uncredited)

    James Rawley

    1

    Concerned Father (uncredited)

    Noam Pitlik

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    Details:

    • Budget: 0
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    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Stanley Kramer Productions
    • Vote Count: 66
    • Popularity: 1.1971
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:A Child Is Waiting

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