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The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

  • TV Movie
  • 1983
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
419
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The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story (1983)
Drama

After experiencing several stressful situations within a short time - including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother - Janet Broderick (Lee Remick) becomes ill. Fall... Read allAfter experiencing several stressful situations within a short time - including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother - Janet Broderick (Lee Remick) becomes ill. Falling into a deep sleep, she dreams of returning to her hometown, taking her children with h... Read allAfter experiencing several stressful situations within a short time - including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother - Janet Broderick (Lee Remick) 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 f... Read all

  • Director
    • Delbert Mann
  • Writers
    • Bess Streeter Aldrich
    • Earl Hamner Jr.
  • Stars
    • Lee Remick
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Polly Holliday
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    419
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Delbert Mann
    • Writers
      • Bess Streeter Aldrich
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
    • Stars
      • Lee Remick
      • Angela Lansbury
      • Polly Holliday
    • 40User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Lee Remick
    Lee Remick
    • Janet Broderick
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Amanda Fenwick
    Polly Holliday
    Polly Holliday
    • Aunt Minerva
    Joe Warren
    • Spencer
    • (as Joseph Warren)
    Mart Hulswit
    • Neil
    Michael Pearlman
    Michael Pearlman
    • Michael
    Samantha Atkins
    • Dorothy
    Michael Higgins
    Michael Higgins
    • Hanibal
    Conrad McLaren
    • Dr. Graham
    Joanne Rathgeb
    • Miss Powers
    Alexander Harrington
    • Russell
    Janet Peterson
    • Abigail Prince
    Michael Pastryk
    • Chance Mayfield
    Denise Whittier
    Denise Whittier
    • Irene
    Shawn R. Rogers
    • Dustn
    Alex Saltzman
    • Raymond
    Jim Dodds
    • Santa Claus
    George Lawrence
    • Brass Player
    • (as Rev. George Lawrence)
    • Director
      • Delbert Mann
    • Writers
      • Bess Streeter Aldrich
      • Earl Hamner Jr.
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    KittyLover61

    One of my favorite Christmas films.

    This movie used to air every Christmas Evening for a few years. I was getting used to watching it every year, then they stopped broadcasting it. Lee Remick was one of my favorite actresses, and this is a great feel-good Christmas movie. I just wish there was a way to get a copy of this movie. My favorite scene was when the boy fell into the pond and how it changed everyone.
    mbancewicz

    This is a Wonderful Movie!

    I started watching this movie when it came out in 1983 and continued watching it for several years every Christmas. From start to finish my eyes would be "glued" to the TV screen! The acting was so real that I felt like I was part of the movie. My heart went out to Janet, played by Lee Remick, who had lost her mother, Played by Andela Lansbury, and then by way of a miracle was able to spend a few glorious days with her, even if it was a dream. This movie far surpasses It's a Wonderful Life. This movie is what Christmas is all about! I have been searching for this movie for years and it is never played on televsion anymore nor is it at the video store.
    hsprings

    One of my favorites

    I was so happy to see that other people are looking for a copy of this movie and have enjoyed it as I have. I love it and have seen it on TV several times. However, as most of you have said, it is no longer shown and is not on video. How I wish I had taped it. I would also be interested in obtaining a copy. The story is warm and interesting.
    10gaelicguy

    What a gem!

    I remember seeing this movie years ago and I wonder why it has never played on any of the cable stations. It is deeply moving and the acting is excellent. Polly Holliday is incandescent as the spinster aunt and she managed to do something that is virtually impossible. She moved me to tears. A wonderful, warm gem of a film. How I miss Lee Remick! She died too young and we have been deprived of her ample acting talent and wonderful presence. I do hope that one of the cable networks airs this movie one of these holiday seasons. It is one of the very best TV films made, hands down, IMO!
    denis.fournier

    mothers favorite

    My mother recorded this tv movie when it played and i recorded over it.Tried finding it for many years after without any luck.This story reminded my mom of her mother,a heart warming story of love and family at xmas time,it wasn't IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE but to my mother it was a piece of her younger days with her mother caught on film.Hope to see it again someday.

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      Angela Lansbury played Lee Remick's mother, despite only being ten years older than her.

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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El regal de l'amor
    • Filming locations
      • Burlington, Vermont, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amanda Productions
      • Telecom Entertainment Inc.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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