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Nicholas’ Gift (1998): Cast

Nicholas’ Gift (1998) movie poster

Nicholas’ Gift is a 1998 drama directed by Robert Markowitz, starring Gene Wexler as Nicholas Green, Jamie Lee Curtis and Alan Bates. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Nicholas’ Gift (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Robert Markowitz
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Mediaset
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nicholas’ Gift About?

The premise of Nicholas’ Gift without spoilers.

A fact‑based drama set in 1994 follows an American couple vacationing in Italy with their two children when highway bandits ambush them, shooting both youngsters. The daughter survives, but their son is left brain‑dead, forcing the parents to confront the decision to donate his organs, a choice that ultimately saves seven Italian patients.

Nicholas’ Gift Themes & Keywords

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  • italy
  • organ donation
  • punctuation in title
  • apostrophe in title
  • family relationships
  • death of child
  • based on true story
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Nicholas’ Gift Cast & Characters

Gene Wexler leads the cast as Nicholas Green, with Jamie Lee Curtis as Maggie Green and Alan Bates as Reg Green. Directed by Robert Markowitz; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Markowitz

More films directed by Robert Markowitz: Avenger, Lethal Seduction, Word of Honor and The Pilot’s Wife.

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Nicholas’ Gift Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “El regalo de Nicolás” and “Nicholas ajándéka”.

Also known as
  • El regalo de Nicolás
  • Nicholas ajándéka

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Nicholas’ Gift FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nicholas’ Gift, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nicholas’ Gift?

Nicholas’ Gift runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Nicholas’ Gift released?

Nicholas’ Gift was released on April 21, 1998.

Who directed Nicholas’ Gift?

Nicholas’ Gift was directed by Robert Markowitz.

More films by Robert Markowitz

Who is in the cast of Nicholas’ Gift?

Nicholas’ Gift stars Gene Wexler as Nicholas Green, Jamie Lee Curtis as Maggie Green and Alan Bates as Reg Green, among 21 credited actors.

Does Nicholas’ Gift have a post-credit scene?

No. Nicholas’ Gift has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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