Character Relationships in The Gift

Pete Devlin (played by Gary Frank) appears in The Gift. A 17-year-old Navy sailor on Christmas leave. He navigates romantic jealousy, family distance, and impulsive anger, ultimately choosing peace over violence and successfully reconnecting with his estranged father before returning to service. Kathleen (played by Allison Argo) appears in The Gift. Pete's 17-year-old girlfriend who has started dating someone else. Her presence at a party with her new partner prompts Pete to discard his gun and peacefully end their relationship. Patsy (played by Antony Ponzini) appears in The Gift.

Character Relationship Map: The Gift

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The Gift (1979) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

Story Analysis

A young sailor navigates romantic loss and familial estrangement, ultimately finding emotional healing through honest confrontation.

Plot Progression

  1. Return to Brooklyn
  2. Jealousy and Weapons
  3. Confrontation and Choice
  4. Father's Truth
  5. Christmas Reconciliation

Directed by Don Taylor

The Gift (1979) · 6.5/10 · drama, tv-movie

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3521035), public domain (CC0).