Promises to Keep

1985 1h 40m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

TV MovieDrama

Synopsis

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An aging cowboy returns to the family he abandoned 30 years ago with a terrifying secret.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Robert Mitchum
Jack Palmer
Christopher Mitchum
Tom Palmer
Bentley Mitchum
Johnny Palmer
Tess Harper
Gwen Palmer
Claire Bloom
Sally
Merritt Butrick
Reg
Jane Sibbett
Libby
Hugh Gillin
Wendell

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Noel Black
Writers: Frédéric Hunter
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Noel Black, shot by Dennis Dalzell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michel Legrand. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert F. Shugrue shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robert Mitchum and Christopher Mitchum and Bentley Mitchum carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0089843 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Noel Black directs. Dennis Dalzell behind the camera. Michel Legrand scores. Robert F. Shugrue cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Noel Black, shot by Dennis Dalzell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michel Legrand. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert F. Shugrue shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Robert Mitchum and Christopher Mitchum and Bentley Mitchum carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0089843 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.