Promise (1986)

Drama Family TV Movie

Promise, the most honored movie in television history, is a deeply moving story of family love and loyalty. Bob (James Garner) returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier—to care for his younger brother D.J. (James Woods), who is schizophrenic. When Bob eventually takes over responsibility for his younger brother’s well-being, he embarks upon the most difficult challenge of his life. Following its premiere in 1986, Promise won virtually every award a television program can win, including five Emmys® (Best Actor, Best Special, Best Direction, Best Teleplay, Best Writing), two Golden Globes®, a Peabody Award, a Christopher Award, the Humanitas Prize and several other honors. The movie remains an enduring favorite in the Hallmark Hall of Fame’s library of films.

Updated May 26 2020

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1986-12-21

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schizophrenia

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Runtime: 110 mins Rating: 9.0

Cast

Alan Rosenberg

Dr. Pressman

James Woods

D.J.

Piper Laurie

Annie Gilbert

James Garner

Bob Beuhler

Peter Michael Goetz

Stuart

Steven M. Gagnon

Michael

Barbara Niven

Joan (as Barbara Alexander)

Mary Marsh

Mrs. Post

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