La Promesse
Originally released in 1996. La Promesse is a drama film. directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne.
Starring Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, and Assita Ouedraogo
Synopsis
Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s illegal workers gets injured on the job and asks Igor to promise to take care of his wife and baby, Igor finds himself at a crossroad. He wants to keep the promise, but the price would be to betray his father.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (175 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Fleuve
- Touza Productions
- Samsa Film
- RTBF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Promesse about?
Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s il...
Who directed La Promesse?
La Promesse was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne.
How long is La Promesse?
La Promesse has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was La Promesse released?
La Promesse was released on August 7, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Promesse?
The main cast of La Promesse includes Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, Florian Delain, Hachemi Haddad.
Is La Promesse worth watching?
La Promesse has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 175 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.