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Poster: Promise

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Promise

1986 · 1h 50m

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What is it about? 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.

Genres: tv movie, drama, family. Themes: schizophrenia.

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Poster: Promise
First theatrical release
December 21, 1986
Release in the US
December 21, 1986
Country
United States
Original language
English
Studios
Warner Bros. Television, Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

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How long is Promise?

1h 50m (110 minutes).

Who’s in Promise?

James Garner, James Woods, Piper Laurie, Alan Rosenberg, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael Alldredge, Mary Marsh, Barbara Niven, Steven M. Gagnon, and Virginia Settle. Directed by Glenn Jordan.

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