A Child is Waiting (Blu-ray, Kino Lorber) Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland

Description: A Child is WaitingBlu-ray, Kino LorberBurt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill1962 / B&W / 102 min. (1.66:1) 1920x1080P / NRFrom the back cover:Newly re-mastered in HD. The third directing effort by the great John Cassavetes (Husbands) is anengrossing, sobering exposé of society's cruel prejudice toward mentally challenged children. Jean Hansen(Judy Garland, Judgment at Nuremberg) is an experienced city transplant who takes a job at a Down'ssyndrome institution and befriends Reuben, one of the boys afflicted with the disease. Reuben latches onto Jean, to the dismay of Dr. Matthew Clark (Burt Lancaster, Elmer Gantry), the head of the institution. Hefeels that Jean's affection for Reuben will disturb the other children, prompting him to separate the pair.Cassavetes's stunning use of actual disabled children to convey the reality of these disabilities gives the filma level of humanity and unflinching depth that resonates long after the final credits have rolled. The greatGena Rowlands (Gloria) and Steven Hill (Storm Fear) lead the supporting cast that includes Paul Stewart (KissMe Deadly), Lawrence Tierney (Reservoir Dogs), Elizabeth Wison (The Graduate) and John Marley (Faces).

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