Promise

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1986 · 110 min · TV Movie · Drama · Family · TMDB 7.3/10

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.

Directed by Glenn Jordan

Cast

• James Garner — Bob Beuhler
• James Woods — DJ
• Piper Laurie — Annie Gilbert
• Alan Rosenberg — Dr. Pressman
• Peter Michael Goetz — Stuart