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Cast
Keith Carradine
as William (Will) Hallowell
Annette O'Toole
as Anne Hallowell
Brendan Fletcher
as Matthew (Matt) Hallowell
Gordon Tootoosis
as Sakniss
Maury Chaykin
as Hunter Ben Loomis
David Cubitt
as Boat Agent
Allegra Denton
as Sarah Hallowell
Ruby Gillett
as Katy
William Lightning
as Attean
Ashley Saulnier
as Older Child
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorSheldon Larry
WritersGerald Di Pego
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKeeping the Promise
About Keeping the Promise
A colonial family seeks a better life in Maine's wilderness in this powerful adventure. When William Hallowell leaves behind 13-year-old son Matt to safeguard their claim, the boy relies on his new friendship with the Penobscot Indians for survival.
Directed by Sheldon Larry, Keeping the Promise leans on a strong ensemble — Keith Carradine, Annette O'Toole, Brendan Fletcher — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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