The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

96 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Dec. 20, 1983

After experiencing several stressful situations within a short time — including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother — Janet Broderick becomes ill. Falling into a deep sleep, she dreams of returning to her hometown, taking her children with her to meet her deceased loved ones. Perhaps, during a Christmas reunion with her beloved family, she will find the answer to coping with her troubles.

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

96 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Dec. 20, 1983

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
After experiencing several stressful situations within a short time — including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother — Janet Broderick becomes ill. Falling into a deep sleep, she dreams of returning to her hometown, taking her children with her to meet her deceased loved ones. Perhaps, during a Christmas reunion with her beloved family, she will find the answer to coping with her troubles.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Telecom Entertainment Inc., Amanda Films
Original title The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
Directors Delbert Mann, Michael Haley
Writers Bess Streeter Aldrich, Earl Hamner, Jr.

Cast

Lee Remick

as Janet Broderick

Angela Lansbury

as Amanda Fenwick

Polly Holliday

as Aunt Minerva

Joe Warren

as Spencer

Mart Hulswit

as Neil

Michael Pearlman

as Michael

Samantha Atkins

as Dorothy

Michael Higgins

as Hanibal

Patricia Berns

as Rose

James Dodds

as Santa Claus

Zachary Jaydon

as Tommy

Michael Pastryk

as Chance Mayfield

Janet Peterson

as Abigail Prince

Alex Saltzman

as Raymond

Denise Whittier

as Irene