The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story (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.
Director: Delbert Mann
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: December 20, 1983
Cast
- Lee Remick - Janet Broderick
- Angela Lansbury - Amanda Fenwick
- Polly Holliday - Aunt Minerva
- Joe Warren - Spencer
- Mart Hulswit - Neil
- Michael Pearlman - Michael
- Samantha Atkins - Dorothy
- Michael Higgins - Hanibal
- Patricia Berns - Rose
- James Dodds - Santa Claus
Screenplay
- Bess Streeter Aldrich (Novel)
- Earl Hamner, Jr. (Teleplay)
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Larry Pizer
Editing: Paul Fried
Production: Telecom Entertainment Inc., Amanda Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
parent child relationship, marriage crisis, holiday, family, death of mother, dream world, christmas
More Films by Director: Delbert Mann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was directed by Delbert Mann.
- Who stars in The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story stars Lee Remick, Angela Lansbury, Polly Holliday, Joe Warren, Mart Hulswit, Michael Pearlman.
- How long is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story produced?
- The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story?
- The themes of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story include: Touching Family Stories, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.