Promise at Dawn
“An unforgettable Mercouri experience”
Synopsis
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
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Promise At Dawn (1970) Radio Spot
Type: Teaser • Published 2021-06-09
Top Cast
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Melina Mercouri
Nina Kacewa
Assi Dayan
Romain Kacew age 25
Didier Haudepin
Romain Kacew age 15
François Raffoul
Romain Kacew age 9
Despo Diamantidou
Aniela
Jean Martin
Igor Igorevitch
Fernand Gravey
Jean-Michel Serusier
Jacqueline Porel
Madame Mailer
Elspeth March
Fat Woman
Maria Machado
Nathalie Lissenko
Julie Dassin
Romain's Friend
René Clermont
Mr. Piekielny
Carol Cole
Louison, nurse
Marina Nestora
Mariette
Audrey Berindey
Valentine Mailer
Jacqueline Duc
Madame de Rare
Muni
Angélique
Thérèse Thoreux
Silent Film Heroine
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Dassin, Romain Gary, Samuel A. Taylor
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Promise at Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Nathalie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Jules Dassin, Romain Gary, Samuel A. Taylor
Georges Delerue
Jean Badal
Robert Lawrence
Jules Dassin
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Jules Dassin
Producer
Jules Dassin
Writer
Jean Badal
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promise at Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Promise at Dawn about?
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
Who directed Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Promise at Dawn?
The principal cast of Promise at Dawn includes Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, Didier Haudepin, François Raffoul, Despo Diamantidou.
When was Promise at Dawn released and how long is it?
Promise at Dawn was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Promise at Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promise at Dawn was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Promise at Dawn based on a book or true story?
Promise at Dawn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Romain Gary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).