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Jim's Gift
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Jim's Gift

1996-01-01 · 94 min · ★ 7.0

Family · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy · TV Movie

A mysterious stranger presents a boy with a VCR that can "play" the past...and the future. How it affects the boy and his struggling middle-class family is the central story.

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Directors
Bob Keen
Production companies
VCI, Dandelion Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Luciano RomanoJim
Robert LlewellynRobert LlewellynThe Stranger
Jean BohtJean BohtMrs. Leaver
Doug BradleyDoug BradleyMr. Winthrop
Daniel BurkeJim, 4 years old
Jennifer CalvertJennifer CalvertMrs. Totteridge
Sean ConnollySean ConnollyMr. Arthur T. Bowen
Sarah Cronin-StanleyDogs Home Attendant
Nick FrostNick FrostWally
Ann GoslingKaren
Danny GreenBully's Mate
Amy GriffinKaren, 8 years old
Chris JuryChris JuryMr. Totteridge
Amy MicklewhiteReporter / Photographer
Jessica MuschampTanya
Rosie OrdonezYoung Girl
Leon PetitBully's Mate
Will PettyPoliceman
Mark PriceReporter / Photographer
David SchaalDavid SchaalDetective Potts

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