A Child Is Waiting

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

19631h 42m6.8(65 votes)

Drama

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 trainin…

A Child Is Waiting (1963) is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes. It stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, and Gena Rowlands. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 65 votes.

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Director

John Cassavetes

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

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Where can I watch A Child Is Waiting?

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Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, and Steven Hill, and was directed by John Cassavetes.

How long is A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did A Child Is Waiting come out?

A Child Is Waiting was released in 1963.

What genre is A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting is a drama film.

Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?

A Child Is Waiting holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.