The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Lee Remick
Janet Broderick
Angela Lansbury
Amanda Fenwick
Polly Holliday
Aunt Minerva
Joe Warren
Spencer
Mart Hulswit
Neil
Michael Pearlman
Michael
Samantha Atkins
Dorothy
Michael Higgins
Hanibal
Patricia Berns
Rose
James Dodds
Santa Claus
Alexander Harrington
Russell
Zachary Jaydon
Tommy
Michael Pastryk
Chance Mayfield
Janet Peterson
Abigail Prince
Alex Saltzman
Raymond
Denise Whittier
Irene
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Streeter Aldrich, Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Telecom Entertainment Inc., Amanda Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Bess Streeter Aldrich, Earl Hamner, Jr.
Fred Karlin
Larry Pizer
Paul Fried
Dick Atkins, Kenneth Kaufman, Michael Lepiner
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Dick Atkins
Producer
Gary Weist
Production Design
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Paul Fried
Editor
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What is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story about?
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.
Who directed The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
The principal cast of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story includes Lee Remick, Angela Lansbury, Polly Holliday, Joe Warren, Mart Hulswit.
When was The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story released and how long is it?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story based on a book or true story?
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bess Streeter Aldrich".