The Thanksgiving Promise (1986)
A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
Director: Beau Bridges
Genre: Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 23, 1986
Cast
- Beau Bridges - Hank Tilby
- Millie Perkins - Lois Tilby
- Lloyd Bridges - Stewart Larson
- Jordan Bridges - Travis Tilby
- Courtney Thorne-Smith - Sheryl
- Ed Lauter - Coach Gruniger
- Anne Haney - Mrs. Sudsup
- Bill Calvert - Jason Tilby
- Beau Dremann - Alec
- Jason Bateman - Steve Tilby
Screenplay
- Craig Holyoak (Teleplay)
- Peter N. Johnson (Teleplay)
- Glenn L. Anderson (Teleplay)
- Blaine Yorgason (Novel)
- Blaine Yorgason (Teleplay)
Music: Bruce Broughton
Cinematography: Fred J. Koenekamp
Editing: James T. Heckert
Production: Walt Disney Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
family
More Films by Director: Beau Bridges
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Thanksgiving Promise about?
- A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
- Who directed The Thanksgiving Promise?
- The Thanksgiving Promise was directed by Beau Bridges.
- Who stars in The Thanksgiving Promise?
- The Thanksgiving Promise stars Beau Bridges, Millie Perkins, Lloyd Bridges, Jordan Bridges, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Ed Lauter.
- How long is The Thanksgiving Promise?
- The Thanksgiving Promise has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Thanksgiving Promise?
- The Thanksgiving Promise is a Adventure, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Thanksgiving Promise produced?
- The Thanksgiving Promise was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Thanksgiving Promise?
- The themes of The Thanksgiving Promise include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.