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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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children's home
down syndrome
school
teaching
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How long is A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting has a runtime of 1h 42m (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes and released in 1963.
What genre is A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting is a Drama film (1963).
Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
The cast of A Child Is Waiting includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Paul Stewart.
What is the TMDB rating for A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 62 votes.
