The Promise
“THE PROMISE... to love each other forever but the next time he won't even know who she is.”
Synopsis
A rich student's fiancee has her face destroyed by a car accident, and refuses to return to him fearing the loss of his love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Promise 1979 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Garry Michael White
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Promise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
Garry Michael White
David Shire
Ralph Woolsey
Peter E. Berger
Paul M. Heller, Fred Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Garry Michael White
Screenplay
Gilbert Cates
Director
Paul M. Heller
Producer
William Sandell
Production Design
Peter E. Berger
Editor
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Lynette Bernay
Costume Design
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Promise.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Promise.
list2
Oscar Best Song Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Song Nominees
Digital Films Owned
All movies in my digital collection
Digital Films Owned
All movies in my digital collection
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Similar Titles to The Promise
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.5
6.1
5.8
7.0
6.5
6.5
6.1
6.8
5.4
6.4
6.4
7.4
6.3
7.0
7.5
6.7
7.7
7.0
6.5
More Like The Promise
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Promise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Promise about?
A rich student's fiancee has her face destroyed by a car accident, and refuses to return to him fearing the loss of his love.
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in The Promise?
The principal cast of The Promise includes Kathleen Quinlan, Stephen Collins, Beatrice Straight, Laurence Luckinbill, William Prince.
When was The Promise released and how long is it?
The Promise was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Promise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Promise was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Promise?
The Promise holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).