Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Synopsis
Ever since Pam Cheney (Cheryl Ladd) lost her baby during labor, she has been struggling with depression. She is not only supported by her loving, but hard working husband Sean (Robert Desiderio), but also by her friends Ella (Polly Draper) and Terry Sabin (D. David Morin), who have also lost a baby at age three. One year after labor, Pam decides to finally take a proposal to adopt a toddler. Going through official agencies proves unsuccessful, partly due to Pam's age, partly due to the growing demand of adoption. She is advised to take care of an orphaned teenager instead, but Sean refuses this option.
Top Cast
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Cheryl Ladd
Pam Cheney
Polly Draper
Ella Sabin
Ted Levine
Gary Ward
D. David Morin
Terry Sabin
Robert Desiderio
Sean Cheney
Kathleen Wilhoite
Lily Ward
Tim Ransom
Madden
Patch Mackenzie
Mrs. Garcia
Robert Donley
Uncle Al
Buckley Norris
Thompson
James Harper
Orin Moser
Jordan Ladd
Waitress
Michael Krawic
Gary's Lawyer
Rachel Griffin
Betty Moser
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Wrye
- Screenplay & Story
- Vickie Patik, Christopher Canaan
- Original Score
- Chris Boardman
- Original Title
- Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Wrye
Vickie Patik, Christopher Canaan
Chris Boardman
Rick Bota
David Siegel
Donald Wrye, Larry A. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Wrye
Director
David Siegel
Editor
Judy B. Swartz
Costume Design
Rick Bota
Director of Photography
Donald Wrye
Producer
Leslie Morales
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
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What is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back about?
Ever since Pam Cheney (Cheryl Ladd) lost her baby during labor, she has been struggling with depression. She is not only supported by her loving, but hard working husband Sean (Robert Desiderio), but also by her friends Ella (Polly Draper) and Terry Sabin (D. David Morin), who have also lost a baby at age three. One year after labor, Pam decides to finally take a proposal to adopt a toddler. Going through official agencies proves unsuccessful, partly due to Pam's age, partly due to the growing demand of adoption. She is advised to take care of an orphaned teenager instead, but Sean refuses this option.
Who directed Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back?
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back was directed by Donald Wrye.
Who stars in Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back?
The principal cast of Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back includes Cheryl Ladd, Polly Draper, Ted Levine, D. David Morin, Robert Desiderio.
When was Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back released and how long is it?
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back was composed by Chris Boardman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back?
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).