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A teacher and a psychologist work with children at an institute for the mentally-imparied.A teacher and a psychologist work with children at an institute for the mentally-imparied.A teacher and a psychologist work with children at an institute for the mentally-imparied.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Bill Mumy
- Boy Counting Jean's Pearls
- (as Billy Mumy)
Jim Backus
- Hot Dog Vendor
- (uncredited)
John Cassavetes
- Retarded Adult Who Walks Toward Camera
- (unconfirmed)
- (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran
- Lewis
- (uncredited)
Fred Draper
- Dr. Sack
- (uncredited)
Mario Gallo
- Dr. Ernie Lombardi
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDirector John Cassavetes and Producer Stanley Kramer had many creative/economic differences and during the editing phase, Cassavetes was fired.
- GoofsFourteen minutes in, the teacher asks "What time is it when the big hand is on the six and the little hand is on the twelve?" and a student answers "six o'clock" (which is incorrect), though when the camera pans to the blackboard, the big hand is on the twelve and the little hand is pointing to six (which is correct).
- Quotes
Dr. Matthew Clark: I think you can find what you're looking for here, Miss Hansen. Because it's not what you can do for these children; it's what they can do for you.
- Crazy creditsFollowing the last name in the cast list (Elizabeth Wilson) are the words "and The Children".
- Alternate versionsThe 1990 VHS has black and white versions of the MGM/UA Communications Co. and 1987 United Artists logos.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Edge of Outside (2006)
Featured review
A Child Is Waiting is definitely a breakthrough movie, not only to showcase the unique gift for straight acting of Miss Judy Garland, but also to dramatize the dynamics and ramifications of working with people who are today called 'mentally challenged'.
Much has changed since the release of this movie. And while mentally challenged individuals are living more productive lives and being partially, if not fully, assimilated into general society, there is still quite a ways to go in preparing them for a productive life in society.
I am grateful that A Child Is Waiting was made, if only to educate the moviegoing public about mental challenges.
I think this movie is worthy of a remake.
Much has changed since the release of this movie. And while mentally challenged individuals are living more productive lives and being partially, if not fully, assimilated into general society, there is still quite a ways to go in preparing them for a productive life in society.
I am grateful that A Child Is Waiting was made, if only to educate the moviegoing public about mental challenges.
I think this movie is worthy of a remake.
- juliafwilliams
- Jul 12, 2004
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Ein Kind wartet
- Filming locations
- Lanterman Development Center - 3530 W Pomona Blvd, Pomona, California, USA(known as Pacific State Hospital at the time - closed 2015)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $2,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $1,675
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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