The Promise
“A perilous quest in a troubled land.”
Series Overview
The story of a young woman who goes to present-day Israel/Palestine determined to find out about her soldier grandfather's involvement in the final years of Palestine under the British mandate.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
89 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Feb 6, 2011
Peter KosminskyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
In 1947, Jews are out on the streets celebrating the British withdrawal from Palestine and in Haifa, the exodus of Arabs has started and Len is worried about the safety of Mohammed and his family and Erin discovers her grandfather's shame. Erin refuses to give up her quest to find Mohammed's family, even when it takes her on a dangerous journey into Gaza.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Channel 4 The Promise - Cinema 2011
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-02
Cast & Creators
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Claire Foy
Erin Matthews
Haaz Sleiman
Omar Habash
Christian Cooke
Len Matthews
Katharina Schüttler
Clara Rosenbaum
Ali Suliman
Abu-Hassan Mohammed
Ben Miles
Max Meyer
Pip Torrens
Major John Arbuthnot
Perdita Weeks
Eliza Meyer
Smadi Wolfman
Leah Meyer
Holly Aird
Chris Matthews
Hiam Abbass
Old Jawda
Lucas Gregorowicz
Captain Richard Rowntree
Luke Allen-Gale
Corporal Jackie Clough
Ulrich Noethen
Leo Rosenbaum
Yvonne Catterfeld
Ziphora
Itay Tiran
Paul Meyer
Iain McKee
Sergeant Hugh Robbins
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Kosminsky
Peter Kosminsky
Debbie Wiseman
David Higgs
David Blackmore
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Kosminsky
Director
Peter Kosminsky
Writer
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
David Blackmore
Editor
David Higgs
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Promise about?
The story of a young woman who goes to present-day Israel/Palestine determined to find out about her soldier grandfather's involvement in the final years of Palestine under the British mandate.
How many seasons does The Promise have?
The Promise comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Promise?
Key cast members in The Promise include Claire Foy, Haaz Sleiman, Christian Cooke, Katharina Schüttler, Ali Suliman.
Who created or directed The Promise?
The Promise was developed and directed by Peter Kosminsky.