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After the Promise

1987 · 1h 30m · Drama · TV Movie

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7.7

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Overview

Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.

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Cast

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Elmer Jackson

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

Anna Jackson

Rosemary Dunsmore

Rosemary Dunsmore

Florence Jackson

Donnelly Rhodes

Donnelly Rhodes

Dr. Northfield

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Jack

Janet Wright

Janet Wright

Waitress

Mark Hildreth

Mark Hildreth

Raymond 3

Stephen E. Miller

Stephen E. Miller

Ben

Ryan Francis

Ryan Francis

Wayne 2

Alex Diakun

Alex Diakun

Foreman

Pat Bermel

Pat Bermel

Patrolman

Alex Bruhanski

Alex Bruhanski

Hospital Cop

Linda Darlow

Linda Darlow

Welfare Officer

Dana Still

Supervisor

Kaj-Erik Eriksen

Kaj-Erik Eriksen

Kid in Window (uncredited)

Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson

Sailor (uncredited)

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
October 11, 1987
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
PG-13
Genres
Drama, TV Movie

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