Promise at Dawn
La Promesse de l'aube
Synopsis
From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.
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Pierre Niney
Romain Gary
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Nina Kacew
Didier Bourdon
Alex Gubernatis
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Zaremba
Finnegan Oldfield
Captain Langer
Catherine McCormack
Lesley Blanch
Pawel Puchalski
Romain (8-10 years old)
Némo Schiffman
Romain (14-16 years old)
Lou Chauvain
Mariette
Arieh Worthalter
Captain of Gache
Bastien Bouillon
Gouje
Sofia Nilsson
Brigitte
Alberto Maneiro
Le médecin hôpital Mexico
Emiliano Suarez
Le chauffeur de taxi Mexique
Katarzyna Skarżanka
Aniela
Marta Klubowicz
Madame Podowska
Preciado Rodriguez
Le réceptionniste hôtel Puebla
Zoe Boyle
La poétesse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Barbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Barbier, Romain Gary, Marie Eynard
- Original Title
- La Promesse de l'aube
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Polish, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.2M
- Production Studios
- Nexus Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Barbier
Eric Barbier, Romain Gary, Marie Eynard
Glynn Speeckaert
Philippe Rousselet, Péter Miskolczi, Eric Jehelmann, Jérôme Seydoux
Department Leadership Roster
Glynn Speeckaert
Director of Photography
Eric Barbier
Writer
Eric Barbier
Director
Pierre Renson
Production Design
Philippe Rousselet
Producer
Eric Jehelmann
Producer
Marie Eynard
Writer
Jérôme Seydoux
Producer
Abdellah Oukseh
Stunt Coordinator
Olivier Bisback
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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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?
From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this tragi-comedy tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.
Who directed Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn was directed by Eric Barbier.
Who stars in Promise at Dawn?
The principal cast of Promise at Dawn includes Pierre Niney, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bourdon, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Finnegan Oldfield.
When was Promise at Dawn released and how long is it?
Promise at Dawn was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did Promise at Dawn make at the box office?
Promise at Dawn grossed $9.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
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: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).