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The Gift of Love
Genres
RomanceDramaTV Movie
Overview
Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
1978-12-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Marie Osmond
Beth Atherton
Timothy Bottoms
Rudi Miller
Bethel Leslie
Agnes
June Lockhart
Constance Schuyler
Donald Moffat
William Schuyler
David Wayne
O'Henry and Narrator
James Woods
Alfred Browning
Sondra West
Mary O'Halloran
Robert Pierce
Franz Hollner
Fred Stuthman
Griggs
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Mooney
Anne Ramsey
Maeve O'Halloran
Sarah Benoit
Liesl's Mother
Lane Davies
Browning Servant
Ray Duke
Hack Driver
Christian Grey
Fat Man at Ball
John Hart
Justice of the Peace
John LaMotta
Vendor
Arthur Malet
Emcee at Ball
Sandy Martin
Jan's Mother
Hedley Mattingly
Jewelry Salesman
Glenn Robards
Dancer at Ball
Jason Yowell
Young Man at Ball
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