The Gift of Life

1982•2h 0m

TV MovieDrama

A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.

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Production

David Foster Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions

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Status

Released

Release Date

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Susan Dey

Joleen Sutton

Paul Le Mat

Dwayne Sutton

Cassie Yates

Louise Rutledge

Caroline McWilliams

Clair Danhaus

Priscilla Pointer

Rosalee Boyer

Art Lund

John Boyer

Michael Alldredge

Carl

Edward Herrmann

Dr. Quinn

Grainger Hines

Cal

Lois Foraker

Myra

Drew Snyder

Ronnie

Sam Weisman

Resident Physician

Rod Gist

Oscar

Laurence Haddon

Gov. Peerce

Rose Arrick

Jeanna Barron

Melanie Gaffin

Doug Hale

Joel Holman

Hettie Lynne Hurtes

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