A Child Is Waiting
Movie
1963
1 HOUR 42 MINS
Drama
A compassionate teacher at a state institution for children with developmental disabilities fights against the system to provide a better environment for a young boy whose parents are struggling to accept his condition.
Cast & Crew
Burt Lancaster Dr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands Sophie Widdicombe
Steven Hill Ted Widdicombe
Bruce Ritchey Reuben Widdicombe
Gloria McGehee Mattie
Paul Stewart Goodman
Lawrence Tierney Douglas Benham
Elizabeth Wilson Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper Miss Brown
John Marley Holland
June Walker Mrs. McDonald
Mario Gallo Dr. Ernie Lombardi
John Cassavetes Director
Abby Mann Screenwriter
Stanley Kramer Producer
Joseph LaShelle Cinematography
Gene Fowler Film Editing
Robert C. Jones Film Editing
Ernest Gold Original Music
Rudolph Sternad Production Design
Joseph Kish Set Decoration
Lynn Stalmaster Casting
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