A Child Is Waiting — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by John Cassavetes

• Burt Lancaster
  as Matthew Clark
• Judy Garland
  as Jean Hansen
• Gena Rowlands
  as Sophie Widdicombe Benham
• Steven Hill
  as Ted Widdicombe
• Paul Stewart
  as Goodman
• Gloria McGehee
  as Mattie

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