A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting

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

6.8 /10 60 votes
February 13, 1963 1h 42m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director John Cassavetes
Writers Abby Mann
Studio Stanley Kramer Productions
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Matthew Clark

Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Jean Hansen

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Sophie Widdicombe Benham

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

John Marley

John Marley

Holland

Bill Mumy

Bill Mumy

Child

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

Miss Fogarty

Barbara Pepper

Barbara Pepper

Miss Brown (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The runtime of A Child Is Waiting is 1h 42m.

A Child Is Waiting is a Drama movie.

A Child Is Waiting has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

A Child Is Waiting is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes.

The main cast of A Child Is Waiting includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands.

A Child Is Waiting is originally in English.