The Ultimate Gift

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Filmmaker Michael O. Sajbel explores the relationship between wealth and happiness with this spiritual-minded tale about a privileged young man who receives a most unexpected inheritance. Adapted from the best-selling book by author Jim Stovall, The Ultimate Gift opens as trust-fund baby Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) prepares to receive a sizable inheritance from his late grandfather Red (James Garner). Though Jason is convinced that the money is about to come flowing in, he receives a sudden shock upon discovering that Red has instead decided to offer him something much more valuable than simple cash. Realizing that his spoiled grandson has lived a sheltered life in which he has always been handed the very best of everything, Red has devised a crash course in living comprised of 12 gifts that will challenge the arrogant young man in ways that he could never have imagined nor anticipated. In the weeks that follow, Jason will befriend a terminally ill child (Abigail Breslin) and her grief-stricken mother (Ali Hillis) while attempting to determine whether it is money or happiness that truly matters in life. Brian Dennehy and Lee Meriwether co-star in an uplifting drama from the director of The Ride and One Night with the King. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 1
• Subtitle: Eng/Spa
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Theatre Wide Screen)
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Features:
  • Live the Ultimate Gift featurette
  • Introduction to the film by Jim Stovall
  • Behind-the-scenes featurette
  • And much more!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Drew Fuller - Jason Stevens
       James Garner - Howard "Red" Stevens
       Ali Hillis - Alexia
       Abigail Breslin - Emily Rose
       Lee Meriwether - Miss Hastings
       Brian Dennehy - Gus
       Bill Cobbs - Ted Hamilton
       D. David Morin - Jack Stevens
       Rick Eldridge - Banker #2
       Alecia Brady Curcuru - Bill's Wife
       David Temple - Ruth's Husband
       Jim Stovall - Limo Driver
       Catherine McGoohan - Ruth Stevens
       Donna Cherry - Sarah Stevens
       Mel Fair - Jack's Lawyer
       Calvin Thompson - Blind Guy
       Mark Joy - Bill's Lawyer
       Mircea Monroe - Caitlin
       Brett Rice - Bill Stevens
       George Lee Masters - Pastor
       Patrick McCrory - Mayor

• Director:

  Michael O. Sajbel

• Producer:

  Cleve Landsberg, Rick Eldridge, John Shepherd

• Screenwriter:

  Cleve Landsberg

• Book Author:

  Jim Stovall

• Screenwriter:

  Cheryl McKay

• Cinematographer:

  Brian Baugh

• Composer (Music Score):

  Mark McKenzie, Anthony Short

• Editor:

  Scott Chestnut

• Production Designer:

  Stephen Storer

• Art Director:

  Linden Snyder

• Executive Producer:

  Dave Ross, Rick Eldridge

• Costume Designer:

  Jane Anderson

• Sound/Sound Designer:

  Steven R. Smith

• Special Effects:

  Ray Bivins

• First Assistant Director:

  Randall Badger

• Stunts:

  Robert Kurt Brubaker, Mackenzie Badger

• Casting:

  Beverly Holloway

• Stunts Coordinator:

  Monty Cox

• Co-Executive Producer:

  Paul Brooks

• Unit Production Manager:

  Cleve Landsberg

• Second Assistant Director:

  Karen Collins, Jules Kovisars

• Co-Executive Producer:

  Scott Fithian, Jim Van Eerden