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A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting

1963, Movie, 1h 42min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

John Cassavetes

Cast:

Burt Lancaster,

Barbara Pepper,

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A Child Is Waiting was released in theaters on February 13, 1963.