A Child Is Waiting

Directed by John Cassavetes
PG
1963    1h 42mDrama
7.292%73%
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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Cast of A Child Is Waiting

  • Burt LancasterMatthew Clark
  • Judy GarlandJean Hansen
  • Gena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe Benham
  • Steven HillTed Widdicombe
  • Paul StewartGoodman
  • Gloria McGeheeMattie
  • Lawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
  • Bruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
  • John MarleyHolland
  • Bill MumyChild
  • Elizabeth WilsonMiss Fogarty
  • Barbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)
  • Juanita MooreMrs. Phillips (uncredited)
  • Mario GalloDr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
  • Fred DraperDr. Sack (uncredited)
  • Jim BackusHot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
  • Brian CorcoranLewis (uncredited)
  • Butch PatrickBoy Playing Football (uncredited)
  • June WalkerMrs. McDonald (uncredited)
  • James RawleyJim (uncredited)
  • Noam PitlikConcerned Father (uncredited)
  • John CassavetesDirector
  • Abby MannWriter
  • Stanley KramerProducer

A Child Is Waiting Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 18, 2025
    Judy Garland seemed confused throughout, but in spite of her acting, I enjoyed the movie. It's very dated, which makes it feel muddled and a little hard to watch.

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