A Child Is Waiting
“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”
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.
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A Child Is Waiting (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-12
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Screenplay & Story
- Abby Mann
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- A Child Is Waiting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cassavetes
Abby Mann
Ernest Gold
Joseph LaShelle
Robert C. Jones, Gene Fowler Jr.
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
John Cassavetes
Director
Abby Mann
Writer
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Joe King
Costume Design
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Child Is Waiting
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What is A Child Is Waiting about?
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.
Who directed A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes.
Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
The principal cast of A Child Is Waiting includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Paul Stewart.
When was A Child Is Waiting released and how long is it?
A Child Is Waiting was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for A Child Is Waiting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Child Is Waiting was composed by Ernest Gold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).