Promises to Keep
Synopsis
An aging cowboy returns to the family he abandoned 30 years ago with a terrifying secret.
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Jack Palmer
Christopher Mitchum
Tom Palmer
Bentley Mitchum
Johnny Palmer
Tess Harper
Gwen Palmer
Claire Bloom
Sally
Merritt Butrick
Reg
Jane Sibbett
Libby
Hugh Gillin
Wendell
Paul Mantee
Mike
Randy Oglesby
Ames
Andy Romano
Ben Wilson
George Cheung
Jerry
Gilbert B. Combs
Ralph
Clifford Happy
Jeff
Peter Hobbs
Doctor
Richard Partlow
Fish Buyer
Michael Laskin
Art Dealer
Eva Charney
Bank Teller
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Frédéric Hunter, Phil Penningroth
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Promises to Keep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Green/Epstein Productions, Sanra Harmon Productions, Telepictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Black
Frédéric Hunter, Phil Penningroth
Michel Legrand
Dennis Dalzell
Robert F. Shugrue
Sandra Harmon
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
Noel Black
Director
Fred Waugh
Stunt Coordinator
Sandra Harmon
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
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 Promises to Keep
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What is Promises to Keep about?
An aging cowboy returns to the family he abandoned 30 years ago with a terrifying secret.
Who directed Promises to Keep?
Promises to Keep was directed by Noel Black.
Who stars in Promises to Keep?
The principal cast of Promises to Keep includes Robert Mitchum, Christopher Mitchum, Bentley Mitchum, Tess Harper, Claire Bloom.
When was Promises to Keep released and how long is it?
Promises to Keep was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Promises to Keep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promises to Keep was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Promises to Keep?
Promises to Keep holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).