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Promise is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film presented by Hallmark Hall of Fame. Adapted by screenwriter Richard Friedenberg from a story by Ken Blackwell and Tennyson Flowers, the film was directed by Glenn Jordan and aired December 14, 1986. James Garner stars as a carefree man who returns to his hometown after his mother's death and has to assume responsibility for his mentally ill younger brother. One of the most honored films in television history, Promise received the Peabody Award, Humanitas Prize, Christopher Award and Golden Globe Award. Its record of five Primetime Emmy Awards was not matched until 2010, by the film Temple Grandin.
Original Release
12/14/1986
US Release
12/14/1986
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Garner | Bob Beuhler |
| James Woods | D.J. / DJ |
| Piper Laurie | Annie Gilbert |
| Peter Michael Goetz | Stuart |
| Michael Alldredge | Gibb |
| Alan Rosenberg | Dr. Pressman |
| Mary Marsh | Mrs. Post |
| Barbara Niven | Joan |
| Steven M. Gagnon | Michael |
| Raissa Fleming | Lonnie |
Directors
Writers
Richard Friedenberg, Ken Blackwell, Tennyson Flowers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Garner | Bob Beuhler |
| James Woods | D.J. / DJ |
| Piper Laurie | Annie Gilbert |
| Peter Michael Goetz | Stuart |
| Michael Alldredge | Gibb |
| Alan Rosenberg | Dr. Pressman |
| Mary Marsh | Mrs. Post |
| Barbara Niven | Joan |
| Steven M. Gagnon | Michael |
| Raissa Fleming | Lonnie |
| Art Burke | Dr. Wexler |
| Bob Griggs | Minister |
| Janet Baumhover | Mrs. Green |
| Charles Bernard | Mr. Allison |
| Claretta Mariana | Beth |
| Virginia Settle | Mrs. Burden |
| Diana Van Arnam | Netta |
| Eric A. Stillwell | Bar Patron |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| James Garner | Executive Producer |
| Peter K. Duchow | Executive Producer |
| Glenn Jordan | Producer |
| Richard Friedenberg | Producer |
| Paul Rubell | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Won |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1987 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1987 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1987 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
