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A Child Is Waiting

PG1h 42m1963John Cassavetes
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 92%
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"Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!"

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.

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What is A Child Is Waiting (1963) about?

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…

Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting stars Burt Lancaster (Matthew Clark), Judy Garland (Jean Hansen), Gena Rowlands (Sophie Widdicombe Benham), Steven Hill (Ted Widdicombe), Paul Stewart (Goodman). The film was directed by John Cassavetes.

How long is A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated PG.

Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?

A Child Is Waiting holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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