The Gift of Love(1978)
The Gift of Love Synopsis
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.
The Gift of Love (1978) is a romance, drama and tv movie film directed by Don Chaffey, released on December 8, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Marie Osmond, Timothy Bottoms, Bethel Leslie and June Lockhart. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Chaffey
- Writers:
- Caryl Ledner, O. Henry
- Producers:
- Jere Rae Mansfield, Mitchell Brower
- Cinematographer:
- Charles F. Wheeler
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Osmond Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Gift of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marie Osmond
as Beth Atherton
Timothy Bottoms
as Rudi Miller
Bethel Leslie
as Agnes
June Lockhart
as Constance Schuyler
Donald Moffat
as William Schuyler
David Wayne
as O'Henry and Narrator
James Woods
as Alfred Browning
- Sondra West
Sondra West
as Mary O'Halloran
- Robert Pierce
Robert Pierce
as Franz Hollner
Fred Stuthman
as Griggs
Peggy Rea
as Mrs. Mooney
Anne Ramsey
as Maeve O'Halloran
Key crew
Directed by Don Chaffey, written by Caryl Ledner and O. Henry, produced by Jere Rae Mansfield and Mitchell Brower.
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The Gift of Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Gift of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gift of Love online?
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The Gift of Love (1978) is available to stream on Dove Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Gift of Love?
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The main cast of The Gift of Love (1978) includes Marie Osmond, Timothy Bottoms, Bethel Leslie, June Lockhart and Donald Moffat. The film was directed by Don Chaffey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gift of Love released?
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The Gift of Love was released on December 8, 1978 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Gift of Love worth watching?
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The Gift of Love (1978) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.