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The Greatest Gift

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The Rev. Holvak (Glenn Ford) is a country preacher faced with the difficulties of making ends meet and keeping people in the pews. Although he receives support from his family -- most notably his wife, Elizabeth (Julie Harris) -- the reverend is often at odds with the strict church authorities, including Deacon Hurd (Dabbs Greer). Making matters worse, Holvak must contend with mean-spirited sheriff Hog Yancy (Harris Yulin), who makes life miserable for many of the locals.
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Boris Sagal

Director

Glenn Ford

Rev. Holvak

Julie Harris

Elizabeth Holvak

Lance Kerwin

Ramey Holvak

Harris Yulin

Hog Yancy

Charles Tyner

Amos Goodloe

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Synopsis The Rev. Holvak (Glenn Ford) is a country preacher faced with the difficulties of making ends meet and keeping people in the pews. Although he receives support from his family -- most notably his wife, Elizabeth (Julie Harris) -- the reverend is often at odds with the strict church authorities, including Deacon Hurd (Dabbs Greer). Making matters worse, Holvak must contend with mean-spirited sheriff Hog Yancy (Harris Yulin), who makes life miserable for many of the locals.
Director
Boris Sagal
Producer
Dean Hargrove
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Nov 4, 1974
Runtime
1h 40m
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