Promise of Death
2021, Japanese. Directed by Hidenori Joho.
Based on novel «Appointment with Death» by Agatha Christie
Detective Suguro is enjoying a stay at a luxurious hotel in Wakayama. Also staying at the hotel is an unusual family led by rich widow Mrs. Hondo. She acts like a tyrant around her children, who are afraid of her and are at her beck and call. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes the Hondo Family while on a hike to a local shrine. Mrs. Hondo, who was supposed to be taking a rest on the way, is found dead. Kawahara Daisaku, the chief of the local police station, asks Suguro to help with the investigation of Mrs. Hondo’s death.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Hidenori JohoDirector
- Mansai NomuraTakeru Suguro
- Keiko MatsuzakaMrs. Hondo
- Koji YamamotoReiichiro Hondo
- Sylvia GrabNagiko Hondo
- Hayato IchiharaOmomizu Hondo
- Mayu HottaKyoko Hondo
- Nanoka HaraAyana Hondo
- Manami HigaKinuko Sara
- Yoshiyuki TsubokuraKota Jumonji
- Satomi NaganoHana Asuka
- Kenji AnanDaisaku Kawahari
- Kyoka SuzukiHonami Uesugi
Details
- Released
- 6 March 2021
- Original title
- 死との約束
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Koki Mitani
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What Promise of Death is based on
Promise of Death is adapted from a novel.
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Promise of Death runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
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Promise of Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 2021. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Promise of Death?
If you liked Promise of Death, try Thirteen at Dinner, Crooked House, Masquerade Hotel.
Who directed Promise of Death?
Promise of Death (2021) was directed by Hidenori Joho and stars Mansai Nomura, Keiko Matsuzaka, Koji Yamamoto.
What is Promise of Death based on?
Promise of Death is adapted from a novel.