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A Child Is Waiting( 1963)

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Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!

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

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      Burt Lancaster

      Matthew Clark

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      Judy Garland

      Jean Hansen

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      Gena Rowlands

      Sophie Widdicombe Benham

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      Steven Hill

      Ted Widdicombe

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      Paul Stewart

      Goodman

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      Gloria McGehee

      Mattie

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      Lawrence Tierney

      Douglas Benham

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      Bruce Ritchey

      Reuben Widdicombe

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      John Marley

      Holland

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      Bill Mumy

      Child

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      Elizabeth Wilson

      Miss Fogarty

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      Barbara Pepper

      Miss Brown (uncredited)

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      Juanita Moore

      Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

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      Mario Gallo

      Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)

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      Fred Draper

      Dr. Sack (uncredited)

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      Jim Backus

      Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

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      Brian Corcoran

      Lewis (uncredited)

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      Butch Patrick

      Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

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      June Walker

      Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)

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      James Rawley

      Jim (uncredited)

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      Noam Pitlik

      Concerned Father (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • children's home
    • down syndrome
    • school
    • teaching