After the Promise

Name: After the Promise
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1987-10-11
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore, Donnelly Rhodes, Blu Mankuma

1987, English. Directed by David Greene.

Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 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 Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.

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Runtime: 1h 30m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG-13

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Released: 11 October 1987
Country: United States of America
Written by: Sebastian Milito

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After the Promise runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

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After the Promise is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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After the Promise is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

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Who directed After the Promise?

After the Promise (1987) was directed by David Greene and stars Mark Harmon, Diana Scarwid, Rosemary Dunsmore.

What is After the Promise based on?

After the Promise is based on a true story.