After the Promise (1987)
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.
After the PromiseDrama, TV Movie
Cast
- Mark Harmon — Elmer Jackson
- Diana Scarwid — Anna Jackson
- Rosemary Dunsmore — Florence Jackson
- Donnelly Rhodes — Dr. Northfield
- Blu Mankuma — Jack
- Janet Wright — Waitress
- Mark Hildreth — Raymond 3
- Stephen E. Miller — Ben
- Ryan Francis — Wayne 2
- Alex Diakun — Foreman
- Pat Bermel — Patrolman
- Alex Bruhanski — Hospital Cop
Where to watch After the Promise
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player
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