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James Garner stars as a care-free man who returns to his hometown after his mother's death, and has to assume responsibility for his mentally ill younger brother (James Woods). The film aired on CBS on December 14, 1986, as a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation.
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Dec 14, 1986 · Promise: Directed by Glenn Jordan. With James Garner, James Woods, Piper Laurie, Peter Michael Goetz. When his mother dies, Bob not only inherits her house, but also the custody of his younger brother, who suffers from schizophrenia and epilepsy.
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James Garner gives an outstanding performance as a man who's life is turned upside down due to a promise he made to his mother, that he would care for his schizophrenic brother in the event of her death.
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Promise. 1986. 1 hr 40 mins. Drama, Family. NR. Watchlist. James Woods portrays a schizophrenic and James Garner is his brother in a story of sibling love and loyalty that won five Emmys ...
Promise begins with Bob Beuhler (James Garner) returning to his mother's house to attend her funeral and square away the estate. One of the things to be sorted out is who will take care of his brother, D.J.(James Woods), a schizophrenic who has been living with his mother his whole life.
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- James Garner
Promise. Long absent from his family, Bob Beuhler (James Garner) returns home after his mother's death to find she has left him her estate and placed his brother, D.J. (James Woods), in his...
- Drama
James Woods plays James Garner's brother with a host of mental problems. In the film, he's labeled as schizophrenic, but modern audiences can pick out autism, agoraphobia, manic depression, and OCD in his performance.
