Promise of Death
死との約束
“Based on novel «Appointment with Death» by Agatha Christie”
Synopsis
Detective Suguro is enjoying a stay at a luxurious hotel in Wakayama. Also staying at the hotel is an unusual family led by rich widow Mrs. Hondo. She acts like a tyrant around her children, who are afraid of her and are at her beck and call. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes the Hondo Family while on a hike to a local shrine. Mrs. Hondo, who was supposed to be taking a rest on the way, is found dead. Kawahara Daisaku, the chief of the local police station, asks Suguro to help with the investigation of Mrs. Hondo’s death.
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Mansai Nomura
Takeru Suguro
Keiko Matsuzaka
Mrs. Hondo
Koji Yamamoto
Reiichiro Hondo
Sylvia Grab
Nagiko Hondo
Hayato Ichihara
Omomizu Hondo
Mayu Hotta
Kyoko Hondo
Nanoka Hara
Ayana Hondo
Manami Higa
Kinuko Sara
Yoshiyuki Tsubokura
Kota Jumonji
Satomi Nagano
Hana Asuka
Kenji Anan
Daisaku Kawahari
Kyoka Suzuki
Honami Uesugi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hidenori Joho
- Screenplay & Story
- Koki Mitani
- Original Title
- 死との約束
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network, Kyodo Television, Agatha Christie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hidenori Joho
Koki Mitani, Agatha Christie
Kouya Watanabe, Masataka Takamaru
Department Leadership Roster
Hidenori Joho
Director
Kouya Watanabe
Producer
Koki Mitani
Screenplay
Masataka Takamaru
Producer
Toshihiro Ogura
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promise of Death
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What is Promise of Death about?
Detective Suguro is enjoying a stay at a luxurious hotel in Wakayama. Also staying at the hotel is an unusual family led by rich widow Mrs. Hondo. She acts like a tyrant around her children, who are afraid of her and are at her beck and call. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes the Hondo Family while on a hike to a local shrine. Mrs. Hondo, who was supposed to be taking a rest on the way, is found dead. Kawahara Daisaku, the chief of the local police station, asks Suguro to help with the investigation of Mrs. Hondo’s death.
Who directed Promise of Death?
Promise of Death was directed by Hidenori Joho.
Who stars in Promise of Death?
The principal cast of Promise of Death includes Mansai Nomura, Keiko Matsuzaka, Koji Yamamoto, Sylvia Grab, Hayato Ichihara.
When was Promise of Death released and how long is it?
Promise of Death was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Promise of Death based on a book or true story?
Promise of Death is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".