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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern, Drama, TV Movie
Votes11
DirectorSam Pillsbury
WritersSam Pillsbury
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSecret of Giving
About Secret of Giving
As Christmas approaches, a single mother struggles to raise her son and keep up the payments on her Oregon ranch, which is difficult since she's heavily in debt. But she's a tough cookie and proves that a steadfast attitude and an open heart go a long way in surviving the cold hearts and greed of the Scrooges around her.
Directed by Sam Pillsbury, Secret of Giving leans on a strong ensemble — Reba McEntire, Thomas Ian Griffith, Ronny Cox — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1999.
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