

MovieDrama
A Child Is Waiting
Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!
6.8(66)19631h 42m
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.
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Writers
- Abby Mann
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Cast

Burt Lancaster
Dr. Matthew Clark

Judy Garland
Jean Hansen

Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe

Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe

Paul Stewart
Goodman

Gloria McGehee
Mattie

Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham

Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe

John Marley
Holland

Bill Mumy
Child

Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty

Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)

Juanita Moore
Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)

Mario Gallo
Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)

Fred Draper
Dr. Sack (uncredited)

Jim Backus
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

Brian Corcoran
Lewis (uncredited)

Butch Patrick
Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

June Walker
Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)

James Rawley
Jim (uncredited)

Noam Pitlik
Concerned Father (uncredited)
Crew
Directing
- John CassavetesDirector
- Lindsley Parsons Jr.Assistant Director
- Marshall SchlomScript Supervisor
- Douglas GreenAssistant Director
Writing
- Abby MannWriter
Production
- Stanley KramerProducer
- Nate H. EdwardsProduction Manager
- Philip LangnerAssociate Producer
- Lynn StalmasterCasting
Camera
- Charles F. WheelerCamera Operator
- Joseph LaShelleDirector of Photography
- Morris RosenGrip
- Sam Van ZentenAssistant Grip
Editing
- Gene Fowler Jr.Editor
- Robert C. JonesEditor
Sound
- Jean L. SpeakSound Engineer
- Walter ElliottSound Editor
- Art DunhamMusic Editor
- Ernest GoldOriginal Music Composer
Art
- Joseph KishSet Decoration
- Rudolph SternadProduction Design
- Jack KirstonProperty Master
Costume & Make-Up
- Joe KingCostume Design
- George LaneMakeup Artist
- Al PaulHairstylist
- Howard ShoupWardrobe Designer
Lighting
- Don L. CarstensenGaffer