Promise (1986)
Overview
Bob returns home for his mother’s funeral knowing that he must fulfill a promise made 30 years earlier—to care for his younger brother DJ, 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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.631 |
Directed By
Glenn Jordan
Crew
Ken Blackwell
Paul Rubell
James Garner
David Shire
Gayne Rescher
Glenn Jordan
Peter K. Duchow
Paul Rubell
Richard Friedenberg
Glenn Jordan
Richard Friedenberg
TOP CAST
James Garner
Bob Beuhler
James Woods
DJ
Piper Laurie
Annie Gilbert
Alan Rosenberg
Dr. Pressman
Peter Michael Goetz
Stuart
Michael Alldredge
Gibb
Mary Marsh
Mrs. Post
Barbara Niven
Joan
Steven M. Gagnon
Michael
Virginia Settle
Mrs. Burden
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