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A Child Is Waiting (1963)

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

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Burt LancasterBurt LancasterMatthew Clark
  • Photo of Judy GarlandJudy GarlandJean Hansen
  • Photo of Gena RowlandsGena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe Benham
  • Photo of Steven HillSteven HillTed Widdicombe
  • Photo of Paul StewartPaul StewartGoodman
  • Photo of Gloria McGeheeGloria McGeheeMattie
  • Photo of Lawrence TierneyLawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
  • Photo of Bruce RitcheyBruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
  • Photo of John MarleyJohn MarleyHolland
  • Photo of Bill MumyBill MumyChild

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