Promise at Dawn(1970)
An unforgettable Mercouri experience
Promise at Dawn Synopsis
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
Promise at Dawn (1970) is a drama film directed by Jules Dassin, released on November 25, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, Didier Haudepin and François Raffoul. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Dassin
- Writers:
- Samuel A. Taylor, Romain Gary, Jules Dassin
- Producers:
- Jules Dassin
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Badal
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Nathalie Productions
- Status:
- Released
Promise at Dawn (1970) Trailer
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Promise at Dawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melina Mercouri
as Nina Kacewa
Assi Dayan
as Romain Kacew age 25
Didier Haudepin
as Romain Kacew age 15
- François Raffoul
François Raffoul
as Romain Kacew age 9
Despo Diamantidou
as Aniela
Jean Martin
as Igor Igorevitch
Fernand Gravey
as Jean-Michel Serusier
Jacqueline Porel
as Madame Mailer
- Elspeth March
Elspeth March
as Fat Woman
Maria Machado
as Nathalie Lissenko
- Julie Dassin
Julie Dassin
as Romain's Friend
René Clermont
as Mr. Piekielny
Key crew
Directed by Jules Dassin, written by Samuel A. Taylor, Romain Gary and Jules Dassin, produced by Jules Dassin.
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Promise at Dawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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Promise at Dawn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Promise at Dawn online?
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Who stars in Promise at Dawn?
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The main cast of Promise at Dawn (1970) includes Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, Didier Haudepin, François Raffoul and Despo Diamantidou. The film was directed by Jules Dassin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Promise at Dawn released?
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Promise at Dawn was released on November 25, 1970 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Promise at Dawn worth watching?
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Promise at Dawn (1970) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Promise at Dawn?
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