Promises in the Dark
"A remarkable film about the most disturbing subject of all."
Originally released in 1979. Promises in the Dark is a drama film. directed by Jerome Hellman.
Starring Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, and Susan Clark
Synopsis
A young doctor, Alexandra Kendall, seeking change while recovering from a recent heartbreak, moves from Chicago, Illinois to Hartford, Connecticut. She joins the West Hartford medical practice of Dr. Walter McInterny, a doctor approaching retirement age. 17-year-old Elizabeth "Buffy" Koenig is a precocious student at West Hartford's William Hall High School. Her boyfriend Gerry is a football player at Hall High. While Dr. McInterny is away on vacation, longtime patient Buffy hurts her leg while harmlessly kicking a soccer ball during Gerry's nearby football practice. At the hospital, Dr. Kendall finds that not only is the leg broken, but the bone was also weakened by cancer. Dr. Kendall treats Buffy and the two develop a bond that extends beyond the doctor-patient relationship; Dr. Kendall is drawn to Buffy's humor and raw honesty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promises in the Dark about?
A young doctor, Alexandra Kendall, seeking change while recovering from a recent heartbreak, moves from Chicago, Illinois to Hartford, Connecticut. She joins the West Hartford medical practice of D...
Who directed Promises in the Dark?
Promises in the Dark was directed by Jerome Hellman.
How long is Promises in the Dark?
Promises in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Promises in the Dark released?
Promises in the Dark was released on November 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Promises in the Dark?
The main cast of Promises in the Dark includes Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark, Michael Brandon, Kathleen Beller.