The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story (1983): Cast
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story is a 1983 drama directed by Delbert Mann, starring Lee Remick as Janet Broderick, Angela Lansbury and Michael Higgins. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Telecom Entertainment Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story About?
The premise of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story without spoilers.
Overwhelmed by a string of crises—the collapse of her family’s business and the death of her mother—Janet Broderick falls ill and slips into a deep sleep. In her dream she returns to her hometown, bringing her children to reunite with departed loved ones. A Christmas gathering with her cherished family may finally give her the strength and answers she needs to face her troubles.
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- child in jeopardy
- reunion
- dream
- christmas
- sleigh ride
- sleigh
- falling through ice
- back from the dead
- mother daughter relationship
- aunt niece relationship
- secret
- holiday
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- loss of mother
- husband wife relationship
- grandmother
- aunt
- going home
- white christmas
- troubled marriage
- tradition
- sweetheart
- renewed faith
- old flame
- old fashioned christmas
- new england
- lovers rendezvous
- flashback
- dream like experience
- coma
- christmas tree
- christmas heart
- based on novel
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story Cast & Characters
Lee Remick leads the cast as Janet Broderick, with Angela Lansbury as Amanda Fenwick and Michael Higgins as Hanibal. Directed by Delbert Mann; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Delbert Mann
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Lee Remick as Janet Broderick -
Angela Lansbury as Amanda Fenwick - Michael Higgins as Hanibal
- Polly Holliday as Aunt Minerva
Also Starring in The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
· 12 more- Mart Hulswit Neil
- Michael Pearlman Michael
- James Dodds Santa Claus
- Alexander Harrington Russell
- Joe Warren Spencer
- Samantha Atkins Dorothy
- Patricia Berns Rose
- Zachary Jaydon Tommy
- Michael Pastryk Chance Mayfield
- Janet Peterson Abigail Prince
- Denise Whittier Irene
- Alex Saltzman Raymond
More from Delbert Mann
More films directed by Delbert Mann, best-rated first: Marty, Separate Tables, Lover Come Back and Kidnapped.
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Regalo de amor” and “El regal de l’amor”.
- Also known as
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- Regalo de amor
- El regal de l’amor
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The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story released?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was released on December 20, 1983.
Who directed The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was directed by Delbert Mann.
More films by Delbert Mann Who is in the cast of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story stars Lee Remick as Janet Broderick, Angela Lansbury as Amanda Fenwick and Michael Higgins as Hanibal, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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