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The Gift

  • 1977
  • Not Rated
  • 16m
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7.8/10
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The Gift (1977)
DramaShort

On a cold winter morning Tav wakes his son Samuel at 4 A.M. to help with chores on the family farm. He sternly comments on Sam's work, such as napping while milking, or spilling a little mil... Read allOn a cold winter morning Tav wakes his son Samuel at 4 A.M. to help with chores on the family farm. He sternly comments on Sam's work, such as napping while milking, or spilling a little milk, causing Sam to tell his mother how hard it is to please his father. She explains that T... Read allOn a cold winter morning Tav wakes his son Samuel at 4 A.M. to help with chores on the family farm. He sternly comments on Sam's work, such as napping while milking, or spilling a little milk, causing Sam to tell his mother how hard it is to please his father. She explains that Tav is just teaching him traits he will need as a man, and although his father loves him ve... Read all

  • Director
    • Douglas G. Johnson
  • Writer
    • Pearl S. Buck
  • Stars
    • James Griffith
    • Francis L. Urry
    • Brett Palmer
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Douglas G. Johnson
    • Writer
      • Pearl S. Buck
    • Stars
      • James Griffith
      • Francis L. Urry
      • Brett Palmer
    • 2User reviews
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    James Griffith
    James Griffith
    • Tav
    Francis L. Urry
    • Jason
    • (as Francis Urry)
    Brett Palmer
    • Samuel
    Joy Sansom
    • Laura Jean
    Debbie van Orden
    • Mary Jean
    Jeanne Nuttal
    • Carol Ann
    Julia Warner
    • Berta
    • Director
      • Douglas G. Johnson
    • Writer
      • Pearl S. Buck
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    1thedaemonspawn

    The message may be good BUT......

    We were tortured with being forced to watch this film each and every December in elementary school, grades 1 thru 6. The movie does have a strong, valuable message that is important for children to learn, but overall the movie comes across as very depressing. All this movie did for me was make me want to go home to my family where I felt safe. I will never forget this film because of how sad and depressing it was, and how it scared the crap out of me and my classmates.

    I would not force viewing this upon any child, because it comes across in such a dark and depressing manner that no child will learn the lessons that are taught in it. If you want to scare your children to death each holiday season, then this is the film for you.
    8GeneralPeters004

    Quietly satisfying Christmas film

    This has become a yearly tradition for me to view this gem after discovering it about three years ago. Griffith is the tough but fair father, while Brett Palmer delivers as the introspective young son. There are hints that this is set in the Depression, which gives it a somewhat bleak feel. However, the characters are thankful and resourceful. Tav has faith that things will turn around and that special things can happen anywhere, "even in a barn," he adds after reading from Luke 2 on Christmas Eve with his family. The film captures the coldness of the season and that bite in the air at 5 AM. It also puts you in the mood for ham and eggs, with a glass of fresh, whole milk. A must watch every Christmas season.

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      Tav: [Tav opens the door to Sams Room] 4 o'clock Sam time to get up.

      Samuel: [Sam wakes up] Gaul dad it's so early.

      Tav: Cows need tending, chores need doing, no matter how tired you are.

      [Tav closes the door and Sam gets out of bed]

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      Referenced in The Field Is White (2002)

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      • Brigham Young University
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