A Child Is Waiting
“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”
6.8/ 10IMDb7.260
19631h 42mPG
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Writer
- Abby Mann
- Producer
- Stanley Kramer
- Production
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is A Child Is Waiting rated?
A Child Is Waiting has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 60 votes.
Who directed A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes.
When was A Child Is Waiting released?
A Child Is Waiting was released in 1963.
