Released:
1963-02-13

Overview:
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.

Director:
John Cassavetes

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Burt Lancaster
  as
  Matthew Clark
• 
  Judy Garland
  as
  Jean Hansen
• 
  Gena Rowlands
  as
  Sophie Widdicombe Benham
• 
  Steven Hill
  as
  Ted Widdicombe
• 
  Paul Stewart
  as
  Goodman