After the Promise
"Based On True Story"
Originally released in 1987. After the Promise is a drama/tv movie film. directed by David Greene.
Starring Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, and Rosemary Dunsmore
Synopsis
Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 4 young boys after the death of his wife, he is horrified when the Government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Jackson's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After the Promise about?
Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 4 young boys after the death of his wife, he is horrified when the Government (citing trumped-up charge...
Who directed After the Promise?
After the Promise was directed by David Greene.
How long is After the Promise?
After the Promise has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was After the Promise released?
After the Promise was released on October 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in After the Promise?
The main cast of After the Promise includes Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore, Donnelly Rhodes, Blu Mankuma.