Nicholas’ Gift
1998, English. Directed by Robert Markowitz.
Fact based drama about an American couple on vacation in Italy in 1994 with their two children who are attacked and shot by highway bandits. Shortly they discover that their son is brain dead. The parents are then faced with the hard decision to donate the boy's organs which ultimately led to saving the lives of seven seriously ill Italian patients.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert MarkowitzDirector
- Jamie Lee CurtisMaggie Green
- Alan BatesReg Green
- Hallie EisenbergEleanor
- Gene WexlerNicholas Green
- Isabella FerrariAlessandra
- Anita ZagariaAnna
- Roberto BisaccoDr. Cipriano
- Ennio ColtortiDr. Santucci
- Giorgio BiavatiSalustro
- Manrico GammarotaPaolo
- Carlo CartierTramontana
- Alberto GimignaniTV Reporter
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1998
- Original title
- Nicholas' Gift
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Written by
- Christine Berardo
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What Nicholas’ Gift is based on
Nicholas’ Gift is based on a true story.
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Nicholas’ Gift runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Nicholas’ Gift is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nicholas’ Gift?
If you liked Nicholas’ Gift, try Girl in the Box, Cheaters, Ray Donovan: The Movie.
Who directed Nicholas’ Gift?
Nicholas’ Gift (1998) was directed by Robert Markowitz and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Alan Bates, Hallie Eisenberg.
What is Nicholas’ Gift based on?
Nicholas’ Gift is based on a true story.