The Promise
Synopsis
Lisa's husband, Bill, abuses her. With her sister's encouragement, she takes their three kids and leaves her husband. Bill keeps interfering with Lisa's attempts at a new life. She gets an order of protection against him, but the police can't do anything else to help her. One night Bill breaks into Lisa's apartment and shoots her. As she dies in the hospital, Lisa asks her sister to promise to take care of her three children. The sister takes the kids into her home, but Bill is still on the loose, an ever present threat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bethany Rooney
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Nemeth
- Original Title
- The Promise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- NBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bethany Rooney
Sally Nemeth
Laszlo George
Michael S. Murphy
Kay Hoffman, Jody Brockway
Department Leadership Roster
Bethany Rooney
Director
Sally Nemeth
Writer
Kay Hoffman
Producer
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Alta Louise Doyle
Production Design
Michael S. Murphy
Editor
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
Melanie Jennings
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Promise
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What is The Promise about?
Lisa's husband, Bill, abuses her. With her sister's encouragement, she takes their three kids and leaves her husband. Bill keeps interfering with Lisa's attempts at a new life. She gets an order of protection against him, but the police can't do anything else to help her. One night Bill breaks into Lisa's apartment and shoots her. As she dies in the hospital, Lisa asks her sister to promise to take care of her three children. The sister takes the kids into her home, but Bill is still on the loose, an ever present threat.
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Bethany Rooney.
Who stars in The Promise?
The principal cast of The Promise includes Isabella Hofmann, Tracy Nelson, Neil Maffin, Courtney Peldon, Kristin Booth.
When was The Promise released and how long is it?
The Promise was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.