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The Promise (1999)

Movie ★ 6.0 120 min

Drama TV Movie

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.

Bethany Rooney Director Sally Nemeth Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 14, 1999
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0210925
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Isabella Hofmann Isabella Hofmann Joanne Stoller Tracy Nelson Tracy Nelson Lisa Miles Neil Maffin Neil Maffin Bill Miles Courtney Peldon Courtney Peldon Susie Miles Kristin Booth Kristin Booth Jennifer Stoller Seth Adkins Seth Adkins Billy Stoller Diane Fabian Diane Fabian Doris Miles Patrick Patterson Harold Miles

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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.
When was The Promise released?
The Promise is a 1999 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Promise?
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