A Child Is Waiting
(1963)

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

Released: 1963-02-13

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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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Burt Lancaster

as Matthew Clark

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Judy Garland

as Jean Hansen

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Gena Rowlands

as Sophie Widdicombe Benham

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Steven Hill

as Ted Widdicombe

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Lawrence Tierney

as Douglas Benham

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Bruce Ritchey

as Reuben Widdicombe

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Elizabeth Wilson

as Miss Fogarty

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Barbara Pepper

as Miss Brown (uncredited)

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Juanita Moore

as Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

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Mario Gallo

as Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)

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Fred Draper

as Dr. Sack (uncredited)

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Jim Backus

as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

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Brian Corcoran

as Lewis (uncredited)

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Butch Patrick

as Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

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June Walker

as Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)

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James Rawley

as Jim (uncredited)

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Walter Elliott

Sound Editor

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Lindsley Parsons Jr.

Assistant Director

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Marshall Schlom

Script Supervisor

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Joe King

Costume Design

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Art Dunham

Music Editor

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George Lane

Makeup Artist

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Howard Shoup

Wardrobe Designer

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Nate H. Edwards

Production Manager

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Philip Langner

Associate Producer

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Al Paul

Hairstylist

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Jean L. Speak

Sound Engineer

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Joseph Kish

Set Decoration

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Ernest Gold

Original Music Composer

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Douglas Green

Assistant Director

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Joseph LaShelle

Director of Photography

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