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A Child Is Waiting More Like This

1963 Certificate PG
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John Cassavetes's second effort as a studio director is an engrossing, sobering exposé of society's cruel prejudice toward children afflicted with mental retardation; the film focuses on an institution for those with Down's syndrome. A young boy, Reuben Widdicombe (Bruce Ritchey), arrives at the same time as Jean Hansen (Judy .. Read more

Starring John Marley, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Bruce Ritchey
Director John Cassavetes
Genres Drama

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