Promise
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.
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Promise (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-08-28
Top Cast
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James Garner
Bob Beuhler
James Woods
DJ
Piper Laurie
Annie Gilbert
Alan Rosenberg
Dr. Pressman
Peter Michael Goetz
Stuart
Michael Alldredge
Gibb
Mary Marsh
Mrs. Post
Barbara Niven
Joan
Steven M. Gagnon
Michael
Virginia Settle
Mrs. Burden
Janet Baumhover
Mrs. Green
Bob Griggs
Minister
Art Burke
Dr. Wexler
Raissa Fleming
Lonnie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Blackwell, Richard Friedenberg
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Promise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, Garner-Duchow Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Ken Blackwell, Richard Friedenberg
David Shire
Gayne Rescher
Paul Rubell
James Garner, Glenn Jordan, Peter K. Duchow
Department Leadership Roster
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Glenn Jordan
Producer
Paul Rubell
Editor
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Glenn Jordan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promise
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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 responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being, he embarks upon the most difficult challenge of his life.
Who directed Promise?
Promise was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Promise?
The principal cast of Promise includes James Garner, James Woods, Piper Laurie, Alan Rosenberg, Peter Michael Goetz.
When was Promise released and how long is it?
Promise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Promise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promise was composed by David Shire.