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Rating: 6.8/10 by 52 users

A Child Is Waiting (1963)

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.

Directing:
  • John Cassavetes
  • Lindsley Parsons Jr.
  • Marshall Schlom
  • Douglas Green
Writing:
  • Abby Mann
Stars:
Release Date: Wed, Feb 13, 1963

Rating: 6.8/10 by 52 users

Alternative Title:
Ángeles sin Paraíso - ES
Gli Esclusi - IT
기다리는 아이 - KR

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 42 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: children's home, down syndrome, school, teaching

Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
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)
Brian Corcoran
Lewis (uncredited)
Butch Patrick
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
June Walker
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
James Rawley
Jim (uncredited)
Noam Pitlik
Concerned Father (uncredited)

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