Cast and Crew of A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting

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.

Full Cast of A Child Is Waiting

Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Benham

Gena Rowlands

Sophie Widdicombe Benham

Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (born June 19, 1930) is an American actress. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden...

Lawrence Tierney as Douglas Benham

Lawrence Tierney

Douglas Benham

Lawrence Tierney (March 15, 1919 – February 26, 2002) was an American actor, known for his many screen portrayals of...

John Marley as Holland

John Marley

Holland

John Marley (October 17, 1907 – May 22, 1984) was an American actor who was known for his role as Phil Cavalleri in...

Butch Patrick as Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

Butch Patrick

Boy Playing Football (uncredited)

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Butch Patrick (born Patrick Alan Caples on August 2, 1953 in Los Angeles,...


Crew of A Child Is Waiting

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