A Child Is Waiting 1963 Movie Review

A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 American drama film written by Abby Mann based on his 1957 Westinghouse Studio One teleplay of the same name. The film was produced by Stanley Kramer and directed by John Cassavetes. Burt Lancaster portrays the director of a state institution for mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed children, and Judy Garland is a new teacher who challenges his methods.
Directed by John Cassavetes
Produced by Stanley Kramer
Written by Abby Mann
Music by Ernest Gold
Cinematography Joseph LaShelle
Edited by Gene Fowler, Jr.
Robert C. Jon
Cast

Burt Lancaster as Dr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland as Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe
Lawrence Tierney as Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey as Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley as Holland
Paul Stewart as Goodman
Elizabeth Wilson as Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper as Miss Brown
Keith and Kerry Simon as infant Ruben
Billy Mumy as boy counting Jean's pearls
Juanita Moore as Julius' Mother