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The Thanksgiving Promise (1986)
Director: Beau Bridges
Cast: Beau Bridges, Millie Perkins, Lloyd Bridges, Jordan Bridges
Runtime90 min
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A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
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The Thanksgiving Promise is a 1986 TV movie directed by Beau Bridges that received little critical attention but found modest success with audiences. The film follows a teenage boy who must choose between keeping a Canadian goose he has rescued or fulfilling a promise to fatten and kill it for his family's Thanksgiving dinner. While details on critical reception are limited, the film holds a respectable 6.7/10 rating on IMDb based on user reviews.
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Fans of heartwarming family dramas will appreciate the unique blend of adventure and emotion in The Thanksgiving Promise, the 1986 TV movie directed by Beau Bridges. The story of a teenage boy torn between his compassion for an injured goose and his promise to provide it for Thanksgiving dinner is both moving and thought-provoking, showcasing Beau Bridges' sensitive direction and the strong performances from the Bridges family.
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The Thanksgiving Promise is a 1986 American drama television film starring and directed by Beau Bridges, based on the 1983 young adult novel Chester, I Love You by Blaine Yorgason and Brenton Yorgason. It was produced by Walt Disney Television, and originally aired November 23, 1986 as a presentation of The Disney Sunday Movie on ABC.
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