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A Child Is Waiting
“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”
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A Child Is Waiting at a glance
A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 drama film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1963-02-13
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 66 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmDr. 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
14 names
Burt LancasterDr. Matthew Clark
Judy GarlandJean Hansen
Gena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe
Steven HillTed Widdicombe
Paul StewartGoodman
Gloria McGeheeMattie
Lawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
Bruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
John MarleyHolland
Bill MumyChild
Elizabeth WilsonMiss Fogarty
Barbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)
Juanita MooreMrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario GalloDr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)Questions about A Child Is Waiting
Quick answersWhere can I watch A Child Is Waiting in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, A Child Is Waiting is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is A Child Is Waiting suitable for children?
A Child Is Waiting is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the A Child Is Waiting trailer?
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