The Godchild(1974)
The Godchild Synopsis
Three Union POWs fleeing across the desert to escape both their Confederate pursuers and rampaging Apaches come across a dying woman and her infant child. They promise the woman that they will take care of the child and get it to safety, even though none of them knows anything whatsoever about children or babies.
The Godchild (1974) is a western and tv movie film directed by John Badham, released on November 26, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Jack Palance, Jack Warden, Keith Carradine and Ed Lauter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Badham
- Writers:
- Peter B. Kyne, Ron Bishop
- Cinematographer:
- Stevan Larner
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Alan Neuman Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Godchild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Palance
as Rourke
Jack Warden
as Sgt. Dobbs
Keith Carradine
as Lt. Lewis
Ed Lauter
as Crees
José Pérez
as Sanchez
Bill McKinney
as Cpl. Crawley
Jesse Vint
as Loftus
Fionnula Flanagan
as Virginia
John Quade
as Denton
Neil Brooks Cunningham
as William
- Ed Bakey
Ed Bakey
as Shaw
- Kermit Murdock
Kermit Murdock
as Nathaniel Mony
Key crew
Directed by John Badham, written by Peter B. Kyne and Ron Bishop.
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The Godchild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Godchild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Godchild online?
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The Godchild (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Godchild?
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The main cast of The Godchild (1974) includes Jack Palance, Jack Warden, Keith Carradine, Ed Lauter and José Pérez. The film was directed by John Badham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Godchild released?
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The Godchild was released on November 26, 1974 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Godchild worth watching?
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The Godchild (1974) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.