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October 11, 1987. ( 1987-10-11) After the Promise is a 1987 American drama television film directed by David Greene and written by Robert W. Lenski from a story by Sebastian Milito. Inspired by actual events, the film stars Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore and Donnelly Rhodes.
- Drama
Oct 11, 1987 · A drama based on a true story of a father who fights to reunite with his four sons taken away by the government in the 1930s. Mark Harmon stars as Elmer Jackson, a carpenter who faces trumped-up charges of parental neglect and the challenges of the Depression.
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- Drama
- David Greene
- 1987-10-11
A factual story of a widower (Mark Harmon) struggling to regain custody of four sons made wards of the court. The movie was nominated for two Golden Globes and is available to stream online.
A Depression-era carpenter's (Mark Harmon) second wife (Diana Scarwid) helps him regain custody of his sons, taken from him when their mother (Rosemary Dunsmore) died.
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- David Greene
- TV-PG
- Mark Harmon
Summaries. Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 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.
After the Promise (TV Movie 1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A drama based on true events of a widower fighting for his sons' custody after their mother's death. Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid and Donnelly Rhodes star in this CBS Entertainment production.
