The Sweetest Gift
Synopsis
Two neighboring families in Florida, one black and one white, struggle with the problems of race, poverty, prejudice, and absent fathers, as their children become friends over the course of one summer and fall.
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Helen Shaver
Mrs. Martin
Diahann Carroll
Mrs. Wilson
Tisha Campbell
Ruby Wilson
Kristin Fairlie
Kate Martin
Dylan Provencher
Justin Martin
Marc Donato
Chip Martin
Brent Meyer
Luther
William S. Taylor
Mr. Wilson
Maurice Dean Wint
Booker
R.D. Reid
Mr. Tate
Steve Pernie
George
Tony Craig
Bubba
Brian Frank
Pump Attendant
Bernard Browne
Mechanic
Rosemary Radcliffe
Mrs. Tutweiler
Marcia Bennett
Librarian
Susan Fletcher
Clair Bainbridge
Marium Carvell
Cashier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Margolin
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosa Jordan
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- The Sweetest Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Temple Street Productions, Esparza / Katz Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Margolin
Rosa Jordan
Lawrence Shragge
Ron Stannett
Patrick Whitley, Julian Fowles
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Margolin
Director
Ron Stannett
Director of Photography
Rosa Jordan
Writer
Harold Thrasher
Production Design
Patrick Whitley
Producer
Aline Gilmore
Costume Design
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
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What is The Sweetest Gift about?
Two neighboring families in Florida, one black and one white, struggle with the problems of race, poverty, prejudice, and absent fathers, as their children become friends over the course of one summer and fall.
Who directed The Sweetest Gift?
The Sweetest Gift was directed by Stuart Margolin.
Who stars in The Sweetest Gift?
The principal cast of The Sweetest Gift includes Helen Shaver, Diahann Carroll, Tisha Campbell, Kristin Fairlie, Dylan Provencher.
When was The Sweetest Gift released and how long is it?
The Sweetest Gift was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sweetest Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sweetest Gift was composed by Lawrence Shragge.