The Promise (1969)
The Promise is a sentimental romantic triangle with a World War II. Russian soldiers John Castle and Ian McKellen fend off the Nazis during the siege of Leningrad. Somehow, they find time to give aid and shelter to homeless peasant Susan Macready. Loving both men equally, Macready must ultimately choose between them. Director Michael Hayes adapted the screenplay of The Promise from a play by Aleksei Arbuzov. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Michael Hayes
Synopsis of The Promise
The Promise is a sentimental romantic triangle with a World War II. Russian soldiers John Castle and Ian McKellen fend off the Nazis during the siege of Leningrad. Somehow, they find time to give aid and shelter to homeless peasant Susan Macready. Loving both men equally, Macready must ultimately choose between them. Director Michael Hayes adapted the screenplay of The Promise from a play by Aleksei Arbuzov. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Promise
- John Castle - Marat Yestigneyev
- Susan Macready - Like Vasilyevna
- David Nettheim - Stepfather
- Christopher Banks - Neighbor
- Mary Jones - Mother
- Ian McKellen - Leonidik
- David Garfield - Soldier
- Director(s):
- Michael Hayes
- Writer(s):
- Michael Hayes
- Producer(s):
- Peter Graham Scott, Henry T. Weinstein, Anthony B. Unger
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