A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting (2024)

2024

Drama

7 from 10 with total 33 votes

1963-02-13

102 minutes

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.

Burt Lancaster character Matthew Clark

Judy Garland character Jean Hansen

Gena Rowlands character Sophie Widdicombe Benham

Steven Hill character Ted Widdicombe

Paul Stewart character Goodman

Gloria McGehee character Mattie

Lawrence Tierney character Douglas Benham

Bruce Ritchey character Reuben Widdicombe

John Marley character Holland

Bill Mumy character Child

Elizabeth Wilson character Miss Fogarty

Barbara Pepper character Miss Brown (uncredited)

Juanita Moore character Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

Mario Gallo character Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)

Fred Draper character Dr. Sack (uncredited)

Jim Backus character Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

Brian Corcoran character Lewis (uncredited)

Butch Patrick character Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

June Walker character Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)

James Rawley character Jim (uncredited)

Noam Pitlik character Concerned Father (uncredited)