A Child Is Waiting(1963)
Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!
A Child Is Waiting Synopsis
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.
A Child Is Waiting (1963) is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes, released on February 13, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands and Steven Hill. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cassavetes
- Writers:
- Abby Mann
- Producers:
- Stanley Kramer
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Composer:
- Ernest Gold
- Production:
- Stanley Kramer Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Child Is Waiting (1963) Trailer
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A Child Is Waiting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
as Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
as Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
as Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart
as Goodman
Gloria McGehee
as Mattie
Lawrence Tierney
as Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
as Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley
as Holland
Bill Mumy
as Child
Elizabeth Wilson
as Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper
as Miss Brown (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Cassavetes, written by Abby Mann, produced by Stanley Kramer.
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A Child Is Waiting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 65 ratings.
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A Child Is Waiting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Child Is Waiting online?
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A Child Is Waiting (1963) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
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The main cast of A Child Is Waiting (1963) includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill and Paul Stewart. The film was directed by John Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Child Is Waiting released?
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A Child Is Waiting was released on February 13, 1963 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?
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A Child Is Waiting (1963) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Child Is Waiting?
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