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Promise at Dawn (1970)

Movie ★ 5.6 102 min

Drama

A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.

Jules Dassin Director Jules Dassin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 25, 1970
Runtime
102 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0066251
Language
Studio
Nathalie Productions

Themes

Cast

Melina Mercouri Melina Mercouri Nina Kacewa Assi Dayan Assi Dayan Romain Kacew age 25 Didier Haudepin Didier Haudepin Romain Kacew age 15 François Raffoul Romain Kacew age 9 Despo Diamantidou Despo Diamantidou Aniela Jean Martin Jean Martin Igor Igorevitch Fernand Gravey Fernand Gravey Jean-Michel Serusier Jacqueline Porel Jacqueline Porel Madame Mailer Elspeth March Fat Woman Maria Machado Maria Machado Nathalie Lissenko Julie Dassin Romain's Friend René Clermont René Clermont Mr. Piekielny Carol Cole Carol Cole Louison, nurse Marina Nestora Mariette Audrey Berindey Valentine Mailer Jacqueline Duc Madame de Rare Muni Muni Angélique Thérèse Thoreux Silent Film Heroine

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Frequently asked questions

What is Promise at Dawn about?
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
Who directed Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn stars Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, Didier Haudepin, François Raffoul.
When was Promise at Dawn released?
Promise at Dawn is a 1970 drama film.
Where can I watch Promise at Dawn?
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