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After the Promise (1987)
Director: David Greene
Cast: Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore, Donnelly Rhodes
Runtime90 min
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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. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Jackson's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult.
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Fans of impactful dramas and social issue films will appreciate the powerful true story behind After the Promise (1987). Directed by David Greene, the film features a standout performance by Mark Harmon as a father fighting to regain custody of his children during the Great Depression, highlighting the difficult challenges faced by families in that era.
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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. It aired on CBS on October 11, 1987, and received positive reviews.
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