Promise movie poster

Promise

December 21, 1986 1h 50m 6.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Promise is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Glenn Jordan.

Starring James Garner, James Woods, and Piper Laurie

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 21, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Television
  • Garner-Duchow Productions
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Promise about?

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 r...

Who directed Promise?

Promise was directed by Glenn Jordan.

How long is Promise?

Promise has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Promise released?

Promise was released on December 21, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Promise?

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