Movie Description
A Child Is Waiting
(1963)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Cassavetes
- Producer : Stanley Kramer
- Writer : Abby Mann
- Editor : Gene Fowler Jr.,Robert C. Jones
- Cast : Burt Lancaster,Judy Garland,Gena Rowlands,Steven Hill,Paul Stewart,Gloria McGehee,Lawrence Tierney,Bruce Ritchey,John Marley,Bill Mumy,Elizabeth Wilson,Barbara Pepper,Juanita Moore,Mario Gallo,Fred Draper,Jim Backus,Brian Corcoran,Butch Patrick,June Walker,James Rawley,Noam Pitlik
Cast
Matthew Clark
Jean Hansen
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Ted Widdicombe
Goodman
Mattie
Douglas Benham
Reuben Widdicombe
Holland
Child
Miss Fogarty
Miss Brown (uncredited)
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Lewis (uncredited)
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
Jim (uncredited)
Concerned Father (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleA Child Is Waiting
Status Released
Release Information
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1963-02-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesStanley Kramer Productions
Genres
- Drama
