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The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

20 December 1983

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Janet Broderick

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Amanda Fenwick

Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Aunt Minerva

Joe Warren

Joe Warren

Spencer

Mart Hulswit

Mart Hulswit

Neil

Michael Pearlman

Michael Pearlman

Michael

Samantha Atkins

Samantha Atkins

Dorothy

Michael Higgins

Michael Higgins

Hanibal

Patricia Berns

Patricia Berns

Rose

James Dodds

James Dodds

Santa Claus

Alexander Harrington

Alexander Harrington

Russell

Zachary Jaydon

Zachary Jaydon

Tommy

Michael Pastryk

Michael Pastryk

Chance Mayfield

Janet Peterson

Janet Peterson

Abigail Prince

Alex Saltzman

Alex Saltzman

Raymond

Denise Whittier

Denise Whittier

Irene

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