Promise (1986)

Promise is a 1986 CBS television movie presented by the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Adapted by screenwriter Richard Friedenberg from a story by Ken Blackwell and Tennyson Flowers, the film was directed by Glenn Jordan and aired December 14, 1986. James Garner stars as a carefree man who returns to his hometown after his mother's death and has to assume responsibility for his mentally ill younger brother (James Woods). One of the most honored films in television history, Promise received the Peabody Award, Humanitas Prize, Christopher Award and Golden Globe Award. Its record of five Primetime Emmy Awards was not matched until 2010, by the film Temple Grandin.

Synopsis

À la mort de sa mère, Bob hérite non seulement de sa maison, mais aussi de la garde de son jeune frère, qui souffre de schizophrénie et d'épilepsie. À l'âge de 21 ans, Bob promet de s'occuper de son frère. Bien qu'il l'ait à peine vu depuis plusieurs années et qu'il s'efforce de respecter cet engagement, il n'ose pas non plus le placer dans un foyer.

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