Promises in the Dark
1979, English. Directed by Jerome Hellman.
A remarkable film about the most disturbing subject of all.
A young doctor, Alexandra Kendall, seeking change while recovering from a recent heartbreak, moves from Chicago, Illinois to Hartford, Connecticut. She joins the West Hartford medical practice of Dr. Walter McInterny, a doctor approaching retirement age. 17-year-old Elizabeth "Buffy" Koenig is a precocious student at West Hartford's William Hall High School. Her boyfriend Gerry is a football player at Hall High. While Dr. McInterny is away on vacation, longtime patient Buffy hurts her leg while harmlessly kicking a soccer ball during Gerry's nearby football practice. At the hospital, Dr. Kendall finds that not only is the leg broken, but the bone was also weakened by cancer. Dr. Kendall treats Buffy and the two develop a bond that extends beyond the doctor-patient relationship; Dr. Kendall is drawn to Buffy's humor and raw honesty.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 2 November 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Loring Mandel
- Budget
- $5M
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Promises in the Dark: quick answers
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How long is Promises in the Dark?
Promises in the Dark runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Promises in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Promises in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Promises in the Dark is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Promises in the Dark on?
Promises in the Dark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Promises in the Dark?
If you liked Promises in the Dark, try The Sound of Silence, The Girl in the Book, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.
Who directed Promises in the Dark?
Promises in the Dark (1979) was directed by Jerome Hellman and stars Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark.