The Godsend
“If Bonnie is a gift from Heaven...for God's sake take her back..!”
Synopsis
An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own, but over the years the strange deaths of their children make them consider whether the little girl is more than she appears.
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The Godsend (1980) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Malcolm Stoddard
Alan Marlowe
Cyd Hayman
Kate Marlowe
Angela Pleasence
The Stranger
Patrick Barr
Dr. Collins
Wilhelmina Green
Bonnie
Joanne Boorman
Bonnie as Baby
Angela Deamer
Lucy Marlowe
Clarissa Young
Younger Lucy
Lee Gregory
Davie
Piers Eady
Sam
Anna Wing
Mrs. Taverner
Artro Morris
Mr. Taverner
Hilary Minster
Reporter
James Snell
London Doctor
Corinne Skinner-Carter
Hospital Doctor
Jonathan Elsom
Executive
Bernard Taylor
Executive
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabrielle Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Taylor, Olaf Pooley
- Original Score
- Roger Webb
- Original Title
- The Godsend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabrielle Beaumont
Bernard Taylor, Olaf Pooley
Roger Webb
Norman Warwick
Michael Ellis
Dennis Friedland, Gabrielle Beaumont, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ellis
Editor
Roger Webb
Original Music Composer
Gabrielle Beaumont
Director
Norman Warwick
Director of Photography
Gabrielle Beaumont
Producer
Olaf Pooley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Godsend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Godsend about?
An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own, but over the years the strange deaths of their children make them consider whether the little girl is more than she appears.
Who directed The Godsend?
The Godsend was directed by Gabrielle Beaumont.
Who stars in The Godsend?
The principal cast of The Godsend includes Malcolm Stoddard, Cyd Hayman, Angela Pleasence, Patrick Barr, Wilhelmina Green.
When was The Godsend released and how long is it?
The Godsend was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Godsend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Godsend was composed by Roger Webb.
Is The Godsend based on a book or true story?
The Godsend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard Taylor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Godsend?
The Godsend holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).