Promise of Death(2021)
死との約束
Based on novel «Appointment with Death» by Agatha Christie
Promise of Death 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.
Promise of Death (2021) is a crime and mystery film directed by Hidenori Joho, released on March 6, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Mansai Nomura, Keiko Matsuzaka, Koji Yamamoto and Sylvia Grab. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Hidenori Joho
- Writers:
- Koki Mitani, Agatha Christie
- Producers:
- Masataka Takamaru, Kouya Watanabe
- Production:
- Fuji Television Network, Kyodo Television, Agatha Christie
- Status:
- Released
Promise of Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mansai Nomura
as Takeru Suguro
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Mrs. Hondo
Koji Yamamoto
as Reiichiro Hondo
Sylvia Grab
as Nagiko Hondo
Hayato Ichihara
as Omomizu Hondo
Mayu Hotta
as Kyoko Hondo
Nanoka Hara
as Ayana Hondo
Manami Higa
as Kinuko Sara
Yoshiyuki Tsubokura
as Kota Jumonji
Satomi Nagano
as Hana Asuka
Kenji Anan
as Daisaku Kawahari
Kyoka Suzuki
as Honami Uesugi
Key crew
Directed by Hidenori Joho, written by Koki Mitani and Agatha Christie, produced by Masataka Takamaru and Kouya Watanabe.
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Promise of Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Promise of Death – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Promise of Death?
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The main cast of Promise of Death (2021) includes Mansai Nomura, Keiko Matsuzaka, Koji Yamamoto, Sylvia Grab and Hayato Ichihara. The film was directed by Hidenori Joho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Promise of Death released?
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Promise of Death was released on March 6, 2021 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Promise of Death worth watching?
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Promise of Death (2021) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.