The Gift of Life
Synopsis
A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.
Top Cast
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Susan Dey
Joleen Sutton
Paul Le Mat
Dwayne Sutton
Cassie Yates
Louise Rutledge
Caroline McWilliams
Clair Danhaus
Priscilla Pointer
Rosalee Boyer
Art Lund
John Boyer
Michael Alldredge
Carl
Edward Herrmann
Dr. Quinn
Grainger Hines
Cal
Lois Foraker
Myra
Drew Snyder
Ronnie
Sam Weisman
Resident Physician
Rod Gist
Oscar
Laurence Haddon
Gov. Peerce
Rose Arrick
Jeanna Barron
Melanie Gaffin
Doug Hale
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Robe
- Original Title
- The Gift of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- David Foster Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
Mike Robe
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry London
Director
Mike Robe
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gift of Life
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What is The Gift of Life about?
A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.
Who directed The Gift of Life?
The Gift of Life was directed by Jerry London.
Who stars in The Gift of Life?
The principal cast of The Gift of Life includes Susan Dey, Paul Le Mat, Cassie Yates, Caroline McWilliams, Priscilla Pointer.
When was The Gift of Life released and how long is it?
The Gift of Life was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gift of Life?
The Gift of Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).