After the Promise(1987)
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.
After the Promise (1987) is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Greene, released on October 11, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore and Donnelly Rhodes. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- David Greene
- Writers:
- Robert W. Lenski, Sebastian Milito
- Producers:
- Tamara Asseyev
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Composer:
- Ralph Burns
- Production:
- Tamara Asseyev Productions, New World International
- Status:
- Released
After the Promise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Harmon
as Elmer Jackson
Diana Scarwid
as Anna Jackson
Rosemary Dunsmore
as Florence Jackson
Donnelly Rhodes
as Dr. Northfield
Blu Mankuma
as Jack
Janet Wright
as Waitress
Mark Hildreth
as Raymond 3
Stephen E. Miller
as Ben
Ryan Francis
as Wayne 2
Alex Diakun
as Foreman
Pat Bermel
as Patrolman
Alex Bruhanski
as Hospital Cop
Key crew
Directed by David Greene, written by Robert W. Lenski and Sebastian Milito, produced by Tamara Asseyev.
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After the Promise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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After the Promise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch After the Promise online?
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After the Promise (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in After the Promise?
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The main cast of After the Promise (1987) includes Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore, Donnelly Rhodes and Blu Mankuma. The film was directed by David Greene. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was After the Promise released?
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After the Promise was released on October 11, 1987 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is After the Promise worth watching?
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After the Promise (1987) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.