After the Promise (1987)
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.
Where to watch After the Promise
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave | — | — |
| France | TF1+ | — | — |
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What is After the Promise about?
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. After the Promise is a Drama, TV Movie movie, released on 1987-10-11, runtime 90 minutes.
Is After the Promise worth watching?
TMDB users rate After the Promise 7.5 out of 10 from 20 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch After the Promise?
In the United States, After the Promise streams on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory and can be bought from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
David Greene
Cast
- Mark Harmon as Elmer Jackson
- Diana Scarwid as Anna Jackson
- Rosemary Dunsmore as Florence Jackson
- Donnelly Rhodes as Dr. Northfield
- Blu Mankuma as Jack
- Janet Wright as Waitress
- Mark Hildreth as Raymond 3
- Stephen E. Miller as Ben
- Ryan Francis as Wayne 2
- Alex Diakun as Foreman
- Pat Bermel as Patrolman
- Alex Bruhanski as Hospital Cop
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Sources
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