The Gift of Love

Dec 8, 1978

1h 38m

★ 6.0

Overview

Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate.

Genres

Romance

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Osmond Productions

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Cast

Beth Atherton

Marie Osmond

Rudi Miller

Timothy Bottoms

Agnes

Bethel Leslie

Constance Schuyler

June Lockhart

William Schuyler

Donald Moffat

O'Henry and Narrator

David Wayne

Alfred Browning

James Woods

Mary O'Halloran

Sondra West

Franz Hollner

Robert Pierce

Griggs

Fred Stuthman

Mrs. Mooney

Peggy Rea

Maeve O'Halloran

Anne Ramsey

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