The Gift
Synopsis
Robert and Gordon, two talented teenage footballers from Wick, are invited to Glasgow for a week's trial with a big club. It is their first taste of professional football, but both the game and the city upset their expectations.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Duncan MacDonald
Robert Calder
David Campbell
Gordon Gunn
Del Henney
John Glidden
Clive Russell
Mowat
Andrew Barr
Alan Calder
Tommy Docherty
Ally McIntyre
Jim Baxter
Self
Pauline Thompson
Julie Glidden
Aline Mowat
Mrs Calder
Derek Anders
Scout
Billy Riddoch
Fat George
Maggie MacRitchie
Secretary
Richard Cartledge
Tommy Glidden
John Murtagh
Adamson
Matt Costello
Barman
Chris Connor
Furtive Man
Alan Tall
Vagrant
Shirley Cruikshank
Girl in Chipshop
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin MacDonald
- Original Title
- The Gift
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Johnson
Colin MacDonald
Andy Park
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Johnson
Director
Colin MacDonald
Writer
Andy Park
Producer
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1989
1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gift
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What is The Gift about?
Robert and Gordon, two talented teenage footballers from Wick, are invited to Glasgow for a week's trial with a big club. It is their first taste of professional football, but both the game and the city upset their expectations.
Who directed The Gift?
The Gift was directed by Sandy Johnson.
Who stars in The Gift?
The principal cast of The Gift includes Duncan MacDonald, David Campbell, Del Henney, Clive Russell, Andrew Barr.
When was The Gift released and how long is it?
The Gift was released in 1989 with a total runtime of Unknown.