The Gift of Love
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Marie Osmond
Beth Atherton
Timothy Bottoms
Rudi Miller
Bethel Leslie
Agnes
June Lockhart
Constance Schuyler
Donald Moffat
William Schuyler
David Wayne
O'Henry and Narrator
James Woods
Alfred Browning
Sondra West
Mary O'Halloran
Robert Pierce
Franz Hollner
Fred Stuthman
Griggs
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Mooney
Anne Ramsey
Maeve O'Halloran
Sarah Benoit
Liesl's Mother
Lane Davies
Browning Servant
Ray Duke
Hack Driver
Christian Grey
Fat Man at Ball
John Hart
Justice of the Peace
John LaMotta
Vendor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Ledner, O. Henry
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Gift of Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Osmond Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Caryl Ledner, O. Henry
Fred Karlin
Charles F. Wheeler
John C. Horger, Michael Karr
Mitchell Brower, Jere Rae Mansfield, Alan Osmond, Donny Osmond, James A. Osmond
Department Leadership Roster
Don Chaffey
Director
Caryl Ledner
Writer
Mitchell Brower
Producer
Jere Rae Mansfield
Producer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
John C. Horger
Editor
Michael Karr
Editor
Sandra Stewart
Costume Design
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gift of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gift of Love about?
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.
Who directed The Gift of Love?
The Gift of Love was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in The Gift of Love?
The principal cast of The Gift of Love includes Marie Osmond, Timothy Bottoms, Bethel Leslie, June Lockhart, Donald Moffat.
When was The Gift of Love released and how long is it?
The Gift of Love was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gift of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gift of Love was composed by Fred Karlin.