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The Gift of Love

The Gift of Love

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The Gift of Love

1978

1h 38m

6.7(6 votes)

Romance

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Marie Osmond

Marie Osmond

Beth Atherton

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

Rudi Miller

Bethel Leslie

Bethel Leslie

Agnes

June Lockhart

June Lockhart

Constance Schuyler

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

William Schuyler

David Wayne

David Wayne

O'Henry and Narrator

James Woods

James Woods

Alfred Browning

Sondra West

Mary O'Halloran

Robert Pierce

Franz Hollner

Fred Stuthman

Fred Stuthman

Griggs

Creative team

Directed by: Don Chaffey
Written by: Caryl Ledner
Produced by: Jere Rae Mansfield
Mitchell Brower

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