A Child Is Waiting

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

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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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Creators

John Cassavetes

director

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Abby Mann

writer

Cast

Burt Lancaster actor Judy Garland actor Gena Rowlands actor Steven Hill actor Paul Stewart actor

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Gloria McGehee actor

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Lawrence Tierney actor

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Bruce Ritchey actor John Marley actor Bill Mumy actor Elizabeth Wilson actor

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Barbara Pepper actor Juanita Moore actor Mario Gallo actor

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Fred Draper actor Jim Backus actor

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Brian Corcoran actor Butch Patrick actor

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June Walker actor

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James Rawley actor