Promise at Dawn
1970, English. Directed by Jules Dassin.
An unforgettable Mercouri experience
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Jules DassinDirector
- Melina MercouriNina Kacewa
- Assi DayanRomain Kacew age 25
- Didier HaudepinRomain Kacew age 15
- François RaffoulRomain Kacew age 9
- Despo DiamantidouAniela
- Jean MartinIgor Igorevitch
- Fernand GraveyJean-Michel Serusier
- Jacqueline PorelMadame Mailer
- Elspeth MarchFat Woman
- Maria MachadoNathalie Lissenko
- Julie DassinRomain's Friend
- René ClermontMr. Piekielny
Details
- Released
- 25 November 1970
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Written by
- Jules Dassin
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What Promise at Dawn is based on
Promise at Dawn is based on Promise at Dawn, a 1960 novel by Romain Gary, published by Éditions Gallimard.
Novel · 1960
Promise at Dawn
By Romain Gary
Published by Éditions Gallimard
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Promise at Dawn: quick answers
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How long is Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Promise at Dawn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Promise at Dawn is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Promise at Dawn on?
Promise at Dawn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 November 1970. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Promise at Dawn?
If you liked Promise at Dawn, try The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Fast Girls, Gigi & Nate.
Who directed Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn (1970) was directed by Jules Dassin and stars Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, Didier Haudepin.
What is Promise at Dawn based on?
Promise at Dawn is based on Promise at Dawn, a 1960 novel by Romain Gary, published by Éditions Gallimard.