The Godsend(1980)
If Bonnie is a gift from Heaven...for God's sake take her back..!
The Godsend Synopsis
An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own, but over the years the strange deaths of their children make them consider whether the little girl is more than she appears.
The Godsend (1980) is a horror and thriller film directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, released on January 25, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Malcolm Stoddard, Cyd Hayman, Angela Pleasence and Patrick Barr. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabrielle Beaumont
- Writers:
- Bernard Taylor, Olaf Pooley
- Producers:
- Gabrielle Beaumont
- Cinematographer:
- Norman Warwick
- Composer:
- Roger Webb
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Godsend (1980) Trailer
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The Godsend Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Malcolm Stoddard
Malcolm Stoddard
as Alan Marlowe
Cyd Hayman
as Kate Marlowe
Angela Pleasence
as The Stranger
Patrick Barr
as Dr. Collins
- Wilhelmina Green
Wilhelmina Green
as Bonnie
- Joanne Boorman
Joanne Boorman
as Bonnie as Baby
- Angela Deamer
Angela Deamer
as Lucy Marlowe
- Clarissa Young
Clarissa Young
as Younger Lucy
- Lee Gregory
Lee Gregory
as Davie
- Piers Eady
Piers Eady
as Sam
Anna Wing
as Mrs. Taverner
Artro Morris
as Mr. Taverner
Key crew
Directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, written by Bernard Taylor and Olaf Pooley, produced by Gabrielle Beaumont.
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The Godsend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Godsend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Godsend online?
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The Godsend (1980) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Godsend?
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The main cast of The Godsend (1980) includes Malcolm Stoddard, Cyd Hayman, Angela Pleasence, Patrick Barr and Wilhelmina Green. The film was directed by Gabrielle Beaumont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Godsend released?
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The Godsend was released on January 25, 1980 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Godsend worth watching?
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The Godsend (1980) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Godsend?
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Yes. The official The Godsend trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.