A Child Is Waiting (1963)
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.
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart
Goodman
Gloria McGehee
Mattie
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley
Holland
Bill Mumy
Child
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)
Juanita Moore
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario Gallo
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Fred Draper
Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Jim Backus
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
FAQ about A Child Is Waiting
What is A Child Is Waiting 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.…
When was A Child Is Waiting released?
A Child Is Waiting was released in 1963.
What genres does A Child Is Waiting belong to?
A Child Is Waiting is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
The cast of A Child Is Waiting includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Paul Stewart.