The Gift of Love (1978)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.706 |
Directed By
Don Chaffey
Crew
Don Chaffey
Caryl Ledner
O. Henry
Mitchell Brower
Jere Rae Mansfield
Alan Osmond
Donny Osmond
Jimmy Osmond
Jay Osmond
Merrill Osmond
Tom Osmond
Virl Osmond
Wayne Osmond
Fred Karlin
Charles F. Wheeler
John C. Horger
Michael Karr
Ruth Conforte
Hilyard M. Brown
Ira Bates
Sandra Stewart
Lynda Gurasich
Gary Liddiard
TOP CAST
Marie Osmond
Beth Atherton
Timothy Bottoms
Rudi Miller
Bethel Leslie
Agnes
June Lockhart
Constance Schuyler
Donald Moffat
William Schuyler
David Wayne
O'Henry and Narrator
James Woods
Alfred Browning
Sondra West
Mary O'Halloran
Robert Pierce
Franz Hollner
Fred Stuthman
Griggs
Peggy Rea
Mrs. Mooney
Anne Ramsey
Maeve O'Halloran
Sarah Benoit
Liesl's Mother
Lane Davies
Browning Servant
Ray Duke
Hack Driver
Christian Grey
Fat Man at Ball
John Hart
Justice of the Peace
John LaMotta
Vendor
Arthur Malet
Emcee at Ball
Sandy Martin
Jan's Mother
Hedley Mattingly
Jewelry Salesman
Glenn Robards
Dancer at Ball
Jason Yowell
Young Man at Ball
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