28 Jan 1988
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A Child Is Waiting
Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!
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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Burt Lancaster Matthew Clark
Judy Garland Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart Goodman
Gloria McGehee Mattie
Lawrence Tierney Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley Holland
Bill Mumy Child
Elizabeth Wilson Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper Miss Brown (uncredited)
Juanita Moore Mrs. Phillips (uncredited)
Mario Gallo Dr. Ernie Lombardi (uncredited)
Fred Draper Dr. Sack (uncredited)
Jim Backus Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran Lewis (uncredited)
Butch Patrick Boy Playing Football (uncredited)
June Walker Mrs. McDonald (uncredited)
James Rawley Jim (uncredited)
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