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Promise

Promise

Bob returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier—to care for his younger brother DJ, who is schizophrenic. When Bob eventually takes over responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being, he embarks upon the most difficult challenge of his life.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Promise
  • Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1986-12-21
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6.8/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7711
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

James Garner

James Garner

as Bob Beuhler

James Woods

James Woods

as DJ

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

as Annie Gilbert

Alan Rosenberg

Alan Rosenberg

as Dr. Pressman

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

as Stuart

Michael Alldredge

Michael Alldredge

as Gibb

Mary Marsh

Mary Marsh

as Mrs. Post

Barbara Niven

Barbara Niven

as Joan

Steven M. Gagnon

Steven M. Gagnon

as Michael

Virginia Settle

Virginia Settle

as Mrs. Burden

Trailers & Clips

Promise (Preview Clip)

External Links

Keywords

schizophrenia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Promise?â–Ľ

Promise is a TV Movie, Drama, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1986-12-21.

Who are the main actors in Promise?â–Ľ

The main cast includes James Garner, James Woods, Piper Laurie, Alan Rosenberg, Peter Michael Goetz, .

Where can I watch Promise online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Promise is available.

Is Promise based on a true story?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Promise?â–Ľ

Promise has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Promise?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Promise?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Television, Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Promise filmed?â–Ľ

Promise was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Promise?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Promise is 110 minutes.

Is Promise suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Promise?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Promise.

Does Promise have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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