A Promise
Synopsis
A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Promise Official International Trailer #1 (2014) - Richard Madden Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-30
Top Cast
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Rebecca Hall
Lotte Hoffmeister
Alan Rickman
Karl Hoffmeister
Richard Madden
Friedrich Zeitz
Toby Murray
Otto Hoffmeister
Maggie Steed
Frau Hermann
Shannon Tarbet
Anna
Jean-Louis Sbille
Hans, the Butler
Sarah Messens
Magda, the Maid
Jonathan Sawdon
The Engineer
Christelle Cornil
Post Office Employee
Gordon Wilson
Hotel Concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Leconte, Jérôme Tonnerre
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- A Promise
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Fidélité Films, SCOPE Pictures, OCS, Cofinova 6
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Leconte
Patrice Leconte, Jérôme Tonnerre, Stefan Zweig
Gabriel Yared
Eduardo Serra
Joëlle Hache
Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Leconte
Screenplay
Patrice Leconte
Director
Jérôme Tonnerre
Screenplay
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Marc Missonnier
Producer
Jean Louis Dousson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stéphane Bidault
Visual Effects Supervisor
Benjamin Ageorges
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Joëlle Hache
Editor
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Promise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Promise about?
A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.
Who directed A Promise?
A Promise was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in A Promise?
The principal cast of A Promise includes Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden, Toby Murray, Maggie Steed.
When was A Promise released and how long is it?
A Promise was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Promise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Promise was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is A Promise based on a book or true story?
A Promise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Promise?
A Promise holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).