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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.2/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.8/1066 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 76 | 100% |
Key crew
- John CassavetesDirector
- Abby MannWriter
- Ernest GoldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Burt LancasterDr. Matthew Clark
- Judy GarlandJean Hansen
- Gena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe
- Steven HillTed Widdicombe
- Paul StewartGoodman
- Gloria McGeheeMattie
- Lawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
- Bruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
- John MarleyHolland
- Bill MumyChild
- Elizabeth WilsonMiss Fogarty
- Barbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)
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