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The Godsend (1980)

R 90 min  -  Drama | Horror | Mystery  -   25 January 1980 (USA)
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An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own... See full summary »

Director:

Gabrielle Beaumont

Writers:

Olaf Pooley (screenplay), Bernard Taylor (novel)

Stars:

Malcolm Stoddard, Cyd Hayman and Angela Pleasence
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The three faces of Bonnie (GREEN, BOORMAN and Sarah Boorman) in 'The Godsend' - produced and directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, co-producer Christopher Toyne Producer/director Gabrielle Beaumont discusses the camera setup for 'The Godsend' with co-producer Christopher Toyne Producer/director Gabrielle Beaumont sets up the title aerial sequences for 'The Godsend' with pilot Marc Wolff and co-producer Christopher Toyne. Bonnie (GREEN) is always one step ahead of Alan (STODDARD) in 'The Godsend' - produced and directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, co-producer Christopher Toyne
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malcolm Stoddard Malcolm Stoddard ...
Alan Marlowe
Cyd Hayman Cyd Hayman ...
Kate Marlowe
Angela Pleasence Angela Pleasence ...
The Stranger
Patrick Barr Patrick Barr ...
Dr. Collins
Wilhelmina Green Wilhelmina Green ...
Bonnie
Joanne Boorman Joanne Boorman ...
Bonnie as Baby
Angela Deamer Angela Deamer ...
Lucy Marlowe
Clarissa Young Clarissa Young ...
Younger Lucy
Lee Gregory Lee Gregory ...
Davy Marlowe
Piers Eady Piers Eady ...
Sam Marlowe
Anna Wing Anna Wing ...
Mrs. Taverner
Artro Morris Artro Morris ...
Mr. Taverner
Hilary Minster Hilary Minster ...
Reporter
James Snell James Snell ...
London Doctor
Corinne Skinner-Carter Corinne Skinner-Carter ...
Hospital Doctor
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Storyline

An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own, but over the years the strange deaths of their children make them consider whether the little girl is more than she appears. Written by Brian J. Wright <tyrannorabbit@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Girl | Children | Abandoned Baby | Child Murderess | Dead Children  | See more »

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If Bonnie is a gift from Heaven...for God's sake take her back..! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Çakal See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$CAD12,000,000 (estimated)
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Cannon Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Referenced in Indian Lady (1981) See more »