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Glenn Ford
Rev. Holvak
Julie Harris
Elizabeth Holvak
Lance Kerwin
Ramey Holvak
Harris Yulin
Hog Yancy
Charles Tyner
Amos Goodloe
Dabbs Greer
Deacon Hurd
Ken Renard
Abraham Morrison
Cari Anne Warder
Julie Mae Holvak
J. Don Ferguson
Jim Friedlin
Leslie Thorsen
Tincey Bell
Bob Hannah
Emmet Posten
Furman Walters
Willis Graham
Elsie Travis
Mrs. Goodloe
Don Devendorf
Bert
Tom Hilliard
Harold Biglow
Lewell Akins
Hap
Doris Pearce
Mrs. Pradley
Albert Smith
Eli Wiggins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Farris, Abby Mann
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis
- Original Title
- The Greatest Gift
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Sagal
Jack Farris, Abby Mann
Dick DeBenedictis
Stevan Larner
Howard Epstein, Douglas Stewart
Dean Hargrove
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Sagal
Director
Jack Farris
Writer
Abby Mann
Writer
Dean Hargrove
Producer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
Howard Epstein
Editor
Douglas Stewart
Editor
Dick DeBenedictis
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Greatest Gift.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greatest Gift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Greatest Gift about?
Reverend Holvak, a weak rural preacher from the 1940s, fights stiff-necked church deacons along with a violent, bullying sheriff whilst protecting his loved ones.
Who directed The Greatest Gift?
The Greatest Gift was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in The Greatest Gift?
The principal cast of The Greatest Gift includes Glenn Ford, Julie Harris, Lance Kerwin, Harris Yulin, Charles Tyner.
When was The Greatest Gift released and how long is it?
The Greatest Gift was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Greatest Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Greatest Gift was composed by Dick DeBenedictis.