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The Gift of Life
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The Gift of Life

1982-03-15 · 91 min · Not rated

TV Movie · Drama

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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Directors
Jerry London
Production companies
David Foster Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Susan DeySusan DeyJoleen Sutton
Paul Le MatPaul Le MatDwayne Sutton
Cassie YatesCassie YatesLouise Rutledge
Caroline McWilliamsCaroline McWilliamsClair Danhaus
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerRosalee Boyer
Art LundArt LundJohn Boyer
Michael AlldredgeMichael AlldredgeCarl
Edward HerrmannEdward HerrmannDr. Quinn
Grainger HinesGrainger HinesCal
Lois ForakerLois ForakerMyra
Drew SnyderDrew SnyderRonnie
Sam WeismanSam WeismanResident Physician
Rod GistOscar
Laurence HaddonLaurence HaddonGov. Peerce
Rose ArrickRose Arrick
Jeanna Barron
Melanie Gaffin
Doug Hale
Joel Holman
Hettie Lynne Hurtes

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