The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

Dec 20, 1983

1h 36m

★ 6.4

Overview

After experiencing several stressful situations within a short time — including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother — Janet Broderick becomes ill. Falling into a deep sleep, she dreams of returning to her hometown, taking her children with her to meet her deceased loved ones. Perhaps, during a Christmas reunion with her beloved family, she will find the answer to coping with her troubles.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Telecom Entertainment Inc.

Amanda Films

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Cast

Janet Broderick

Lee Remick

Amanda Fenwick

Angela Lansbury

Aunt Minerva

Polly Holliday

Spencer

Joe Warren

Neil

Mart Hulswit

Michael

Michael Pearlman

Dorothy

Samantha Atkins

Hanibal

Michael Higgins

Rose

Patricia Berns

Santa Claus

James Dodds

Russell

Alexander Harrington

Tommy

Zachary Jaydon

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