
A Child Is Waiting (1963)
“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”
1h 42m·1963
IMDb7.2/10RT92%TMDB6.8/10
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.
Director: John Cassavetes
Where to Watch · US
Top Cast

Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark

Judy Garland
Jean Hansen

Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham

Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe

Paul Stewart
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