The Promise (1999)
Lisa's husband, Bill, abuses her. With her sister's encouragement, she takes their three kids and leaves her husband. Bill keeps interfering with Lisa's attempts at a new life. She gets an order of protection against him, but the police can't do anything else to help her. One night Bill breaks into Lisa's apartment and shoots her. As she dies in the hospital, Lisa asks her sister to promise to take care of her three children. The sister takes the kids into her home, but Bill is still on the loose, an ever present threat.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 14, 1999
Cast
- Isabella Hofmann - Joanne Stoller
- Tracy Nelson - Lisa Miles
- Neil Maffin - Bill Miles
- Courtney Peldon - Susie Miles
- Kristin Booth - Jennifer Stoller
- Seth Adkins - Billy Stoller
- Diane Fabian - Doris Miles
- Patrick Patterson - Harold Miles
Screenplay
Cinematography: Laszlo George
Editing: Michael S. Murphy
Production: NBC Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Bethany Rooney
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Promise about?
- Lisa's husband, Bill, abuses her. With her sister's encouragement, she takes their three kids and leaves her husband. Bill keeps interfering with Lisa's attempts at a new life. She gets an order of protection against him, but the police can't do anything else to help her. One night Bill breaks into Lisa's apartment and shoots her. As she dies in the hospital, Lisa asks her sister to promise to take care of her three children. The sister takes the kids into her home, but Bill is still on the loose, an ever present threat.
- Who directed The Promise?
- The Promise was directed by Bethany Rooney.
- Who stars in The Promise?
- The Promise stars Isabella Hofmann, Tracy Nelson, Neil Maffin, Courtney Peldon, Kristin Booth, Seth Adkins.
- How long is The Promise?
- The Promise has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Promise?
- The Promise is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Promise produced?
- The Promise was produced in United States of America.