The Godchild
Synopsis
Three Union POWs fleeing across the desert to escape both their Confederate pursuers and rampaging Apaches come across a dying woman and her infant child. They promise the woman that they will take care of the child and get it to safety, even though none of them knows anything whatsoever about children or babies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Badham
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Bishop, Peter B. Kyne
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Godchild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Alan Neuman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Badham
Ron Bishop, Peter B. Kyne
David Shire
Stevan Larner
Department Leadership Roster
John Badham
Director
Ron Bishop
Writer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Godchild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Godchild about?
Three Union POWs fleeing across the desert to escape both their Confederate pursuers and rampaging Apaches come across a dying woman and her infant child. They promise the woman that they will take care of the child and get it to safety, even though none of them knows anything whatsoever about children or babies.
Who directed The Godchild?
The Godchild was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in The Godchild?
The principal cast of The Godchild includes Jack Palance, Jack Warden, Keith Carradine, Ed Lauter, José Pérez.
When was The Godchild released and how long is it?
The Godchild was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Godchild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Godchild was composed by David Shire.
Is The Godchild based on a book or true story?
The Godchild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter B. Kyne".