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TitlePromise (1986) (TV Film)
Alternative/Original Title
DisabilityMental schizophrenia Epilepsy
CountryUSA
Length100
GenreDrama
Rating4
DirectorGlenn Jordan
CastJames Garner James Woods Piper Laurie Peter Michael Goetz Michael Alldredge Alan Rosenberg
NotesA bachelor fulfills a promise to his mother who has just died to look after his schizophrenic brother who also has epilepsy. Their relationship at first difficult since they don't really know each other matures with a nostalgic fishing trip. Garner is an affable but limited actor and it was Woods and Laurie who won the Emmies as did the screenwriter, the director and the film.

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