The Thanksgiving Promise
Synopsis
A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
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Beau Bridges
Hank Tilby
Millie Perkins
Lois Tilby
Lloyd Bridges
Stewart Larson
Jordan Bridges
Travis Tilby
Courtney Thorne-Smith
Sheryl
Ed Lauter
Coach Gruniger
Anne Haney
Mrs. Sudsup
Bill Calvert
Jason Tilby
Beau Dremann
Alec
Jason Bateman
Steve Tilby
Jason Naylor
Arnold
Jessica Puscas
Jenni Tilby
Joshua Bryant
Sam the Vet
Zero Hubbard
Jeff
Tina Caspary
1st Girl
Scott Nemes
1st Boy
Kiblena Peace
Emily
Mark Clayman
Tommy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beau Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Holyoak, Blaine Yorgason, Peter N. Johnson, Glenn L. Anderson, Brenton Yorgason
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- The Thanksgiving Promise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beau Bridges
Craig Holyoak, Blaine Yorgason, Peter N. Johnson, Glenn L. Anderson, Brenton Yorgason
Bruce Broughton
Fred J. Koenekamp
James T. Heckert
Mel Ferrer, Mark H. Ovitz
Department Leadership Roster
Beau Bridges
Director
Mark H. Ovitz
Producer
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Ida Random
Production Design
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
James T. Heckert
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thanksgiving Promise
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What is The Thanksgiving Promise about?
A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
Who directed The Thanksgiving Promise?
The Thanksgiving Promise was directed by Beau Bridges.
Who stars in The Thanksgiving Promise?
The principal cast of The Thanksgiving Promise includes Beau Bridges, Millie Perkins, Lloyd Bridges, Jordan Bridges, Courtney Thorne-Smith.
When was The Thanksgiving Promise released and how long is it?
The Thanksgiving Promise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thanksgiving Promise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thanksgiving Promise was composed by Bruce Broughton.
Is The Thanksgiving Promise based on a book or true story?
The Thanksgiving Promise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brenton Yorgason", Novel: "Blaine Yorgason".