After the Promise
Synopsis
Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.
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Mark Harmon
Elmer Jackson
Diana Scarwid
Anna Jackson
Rosemary Dunsmore
Florence Jackson
Donnelly Rhodes
Dr. Northfield
Blu Mankuma
Jack
Janet Wright
Waitress
Mark Hildreth
Raymond 3
Stephen E. Miller
Ben
Ryan Francis
Wayne 2
Alex Diakun
Foreman
Pat Bermel
Patrolman
Alex Bruhanski
Hospital Cop
Linda Darlow
Welfare Officer
Dana Still
Supervisor
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Kid in Window (uncredited)
Michael Robinson
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Lenski, Sebastian Milito
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- After the Promise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tamara Asseyev Productions, New World International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
Robert W. Lenski, Sebastian Milito
Ralph Burns
René Verzier
Parkie L. Singh
Tamara Asseyev
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
Tamara Asseyev
Producer
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
Parkie L. Singh
Editor
René Verzier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About After the Promise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is After the Promise about?
Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.
Who directed After the Promise?
After the Promise was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in After the Promise?
The principal cast of After the Promise includes Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore, Donnelly Rhodes, Blu Mankuma.
When was After the Promise released and how long is it?
After the Promise was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for After the Promise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for After the Promise was composed by Ralph Burns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for After the Promise?
After the Promise holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).