The Greatest Gift (film)
| The Greatest Gift | |
|---|---|
 Glenn Ford and Lance Kerwin as Reverend and Ramey Holvak | |
| Written by | Abby Mann Jack Farris |
| Directed by | Boris Sagal |
| Starring | Glenn Ford Julie Harris Lance Kerwin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 100 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | November 4, 1974 |
The Greatest Gift is an NBC television movie which premiered on November 4, 1974. Directed by Boris Sagal and starring Glenn Ford, Julie Harris and Lance Kerwin, the film served as the pilot for the 1975 television series The Family Holvak.
Synopsis
Humble depression-era preacher, Reverend Holvak (Glenn Ford) lives with his wife Elizabeth (Julie Harris) and son Ramey (Lance Kerwin) and struggles against the injustice of violence and a corrupt sheriff in an attempt to maintain the moral values of their faith in their small town.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Ford | Rev. Holvak |
| Julie Harris | Elizabeth Holvak |
| Lance Kerwin | Ramey Holvak |
| Harris Yulin | Hog Yancy |
| Charles Tyner | Amos Goodloe |
| Furman Walters | Willis Graham |
| Dabbs Greer | Deacon Hurd |
References
- Movies made for television, 1964–2004, by Alvin H. Maril
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