The Gift(1979)
Three Days of Passion and Conflict That Will Change His Life Forever
The Gift Synopsis
A sailor on Christmas leave visits his boozing, one-legged father and dreamer mother in 1950s Brooklyn.
The Gift (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Don Taylor, released on December 15, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Glenn Ford, Julie Harris, Gary Frank and Allison Argo. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Taylor
- Writers:
- Pete Hamill, Robert Malloy
- Producers:
- Joel Rogosin
- Cinematographer:
- Robert E. Collins
- Composer:
- George Aliceson Tipton
- Production:
- Paramount Television, The Jozak Company, Cypress Point Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Gift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Ford
as Billy Devlin
Julie Harris
as Anne Devlin
Gary Frank
as Pete Devlin
Allison Argo
as Kathleen
Maggie Cooper
as Betty
Tom Clancy
as Richie Brennan
- Harry Gold
Harry Gold
as Griffin
Kevin Bacon
as Teddy
M. Emmet Walsh
as Legion Commander
Phillip Pine
as Boop
- Mitchell Group
Mitchell Group
as Sal
Jane Hoffman
as Mrs. Crowley
Key crew
Directed by Don Taylor, written by Pete Hamill and Robert Malloy, produced by Joel Rogosin.
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The Gift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Gift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gift online?
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Who stars in The Gift?
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The main cast of The Gift (1979) includes Glenn Ford, Julie Harris, Gary Frank, Allison Argo and Maggie Cooper. The film was directed by Don Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gift released?
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The Gift was released on December 15, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Gift worth watching?
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The Gift (1979) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.