
The Gift of Life
TV Movie · Drama
Overview
A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.
Top Cast


Susan Dey
Susan Dey
Joleen Sutton
Susan Dey
Joleen Sutton


Paul Le Mat
Paul Le Mat
Dwayne Sutton
Paul Le Mat
Dwayne Sutton


Cassie Yates
Cassie Yates
Louise Rutledge
Cassie Yates
Louise Rutledge


Caroline McWilliams
Caroline McWilliams
Clair Danhaus
Caroline McWilliams
Clair Danhaus


Priscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer
Rosalee Boyer
Priscilla Pointer
Rosalee Boyer


Art Lund
Art Lund
John Boyer
Art Lund
John Boyer


Michael Alldredge
Michael Alldredge
Carl
Michael Alldredge
Carl


Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
Dr. Quinn
Edward Herrmann
Dr. Quinn


Grainger Hines
Grainger Hines
Cal
Grainger Hines
Cal


Lois Foraker
Lois Foraker
Myra
Lois Foraker
Myra
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