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A Child Is Waiting

Genre:Drama

Released:1963-02-13

Runtime:102

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.


Cast:

Burt Lancaster

Character: Matthew Clark

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Judy Garland

Character: Jean Hansen

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Gena Rowlands

Character: Sophie Widdicombe Benham

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Steven Hill

Character: Ted Widdicombe

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Paul Stewart

Character: Goodman

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Gloria McGehee

Character: Mattie

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Lawrence Tierney

Character: Douglas Benham

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Bruce Ritchey

Character: Reuben Widdicombe

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John Marley

Character: Holland

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Bill Mumy

Character: Child

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Elizabeth Wilson

Character: Miss Fogarty

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Barbara Pepper

Character: Miss Brown (uncredited)

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Juanita Moore

Character: Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

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Mario Gallo

Character: Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)

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Fred Draper

Character: Dr. Sack (uncredited)

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Jim Backus

Character: Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

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Brian Corcoran

Character: Lewis (uncredited)

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Butch Patrick

Character: Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

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June Walker

Character: Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)

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James Rawley

Character: Jim (uncredited)

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Noam Pitlik

Character: Concerned Father (uncredited)

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