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1963•1h 42m•Released•EN

A Child Is Waiting

“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”

6.8/ 10
66 votes

Overview

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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Movie Details

Release Date

February 13, 1963

Runtime

1h 42m

Rating

6.8 / 10

Votes

66

Budget

Not available

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

3.7

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