Promise at Dawn
"An unforgettable Mercouri experience"
Originally released in 1970. Promise at Dawn is a drama film. directed by Jules Dassin.
Starring Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, and Didier Haudepin
Synopsis
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Melina Mercouri
as Nina Kacewa
Assi Dayan
as Romain Kacew age 25
Didier Haudepin
as Romain Kacew age 15
François Raffoul
as Romain Kacew age 9
Despo Diamantidou
as Aniela
Jean Martin
as Igor Igorevitch
Fernand Gravey
as Jean-Michel Serusier
Jacqueline Porel
as Madame Mailer
Elspeth March
as Fat Woman
Maria Machado
as Nathalie Lissenko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nathalie Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promise at Dawn about?
A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
Who directed Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn was directed by Jules Dassin.
How long is Promise at Dawn?
Promise at Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Promise at Dawn released?
Promise at Dawn was released on November 25, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Promise at Dawn?
The main cast of Promise at Dawn includes Melina Mercouri, Assi Dayan, Didier Haudepin, François Raffoul, Despo Diamantidou.