Hard Promises
Synopsis
A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He comes home to confront her, trying to convince her not to get married, aided by the daughter, who loves him despite his wandering ways. The couple finds out they still have feelings for each other but must decide how best to handle the contradiction of their lifestyles.
Top Cast
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Sissy Spacek
Christine Ann Coalter
William L. Petersen
Joey
Brian Kerwin
Walt
Mare Winningham
Dawn
Jeff Perry
Pinky
Olivia Burnette
Beth
Peter MacNicol
Stuart
Ann Wedgeworth
Chris's Mom
Amy Wright
Shelley
Lois Smith
Mrs. Bell
Dorothy Deavers
Mrs. Bentson
Ed Geldart
Mr. Bentson
Niles Williamson
Howard
Lucy Childs
Edna
Margaret Bowman
Walt's Mom
Jerry Haynes
Walt's Dad
Josh Stoppelwerth
Walt's Nephew
Turk Pipkin
Tucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 31, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$307K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jule Selbo
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Hard Promises
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $307K
- Production Studios
- Vision International, High Horse Films, Stone Group Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Davidson
Jule Selbo
George S. Clinton
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Bonnie Koehler
Rick Bieber, William L. Petersen, Peter McAlevey, Cynthia Chvatal
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Davidson
Director
Bonnie Koehler
Editor
William L. Petersen
Producer
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Jule Selbo
Writer
Cynthia Chvatal
Producer
Susan Gammie
Costume Design
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Bobby Sargent
Stunt Coordinator
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Promises
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Promises about?
A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He comes home to confront her, trying to convince her not to get married, aided by the daughter, who loves him despite his wandering ways. The couple finds out they still have feelings for each other but must decide how best to handle the contradiction of their lifestyles.
Who directed Hard Promises?
Hard Promises was directed by Martin Davidson.
Who stars in Hard Promises?
The principal cast of Hard Promises includes Sissy Spacek, William L. Petersen, Brian Kerwin, Mare Winningham, Jeff Perry.
When was Hard Promises released and how long is it?
Hard Promises was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Hard Promises make at the box office?
Hard Promises grossed $307K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hard Promises?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Promises was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard Promises?
Hard Promises holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).