The Promise of Love (1980): Cast & Plot
The Promise of Love is a 1980 drama directed by Don Taylor, starring Shelley Long as Lorraine, Craig T. Nelson and Andy Romano. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Promise of Love About?
The premise of The Promise of Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage bride becomes a war widow when her Marine Corps husband is killed in Vietnam, until into her life comes a civilian recreation director who works at Camp Pendleton.
The Promise of Love Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- widow
- four word title
The Promise of Love Cast & Characters
Shelley Long leads the cast as Lorraine, with Craig T. Nelson as Major Landau and Andy Romano as John Emelio. Directed by Don Taylor; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director Don Taylor
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Shelley Long as Lorraine -
Craig T. Nelson as Major Landau - Andy Romano as John Emelio
- Dey Young as Jennifer
Also Starring in The Promise of Love
· 21 more- Valerie Bertinelli Kathy Wakeman
- Charles Walker Master Sergeant
- Joanna Miles Toni Emelio
- Jameson Parker Sam Daniels
- Anne Gee Byrd Virginia Walker
- Virginia Kiser Beverly
- Samantha Harper Dorothy
- Cynthia Songé Jackie
- Judee Morton Alice
- Karlene Crockett Tracy
- Marguerite DeLain Gail
- David Carroll Chuck Wakeman
- Dan Caldwell Bill Walker
- Chris Gampel The Minister
- Tracy Newman Paula
- Helen Baron Maxine
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- Lauri Hendler Laurie
- Bobby Jacoby Butch
- Heath Kaye Bobby
- Cathryn Perdue Lynn
- Naomi White Marlene
More from Don Taylor
More films directed by Don Taylor: The Diamond Trap, Ghost of a Chance, Theban Plays: Antigone and Theban Plays: Antigone.
The Promise of Love Plot Summary
What happens in The Promise of Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tale of privilege meeting passion, college sweethearts Michael Hillyard and Nancy McAllister fall deeply in love, vowing to remain together for as long as their secret token—the necklace they tuck away beneath a rock—holds firm. Their plan to marry faces a practical obstacle when Michael visits his mother, Marion, and shares the news of his intent. Marion worries that Nancy’s presence could jeopardize Michael’s path in the family business, setting up a tense rift that fuels the drama.
Full summary
The whole story of The Promise of Love, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Promise of Love?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the secret token that Michael and Nancy keep hidden under a rock?
The Promise of Love Also Known As
Also known as “Promesa de amor”.
- Also known as
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- Promesa de amor
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The Promise of Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Promise of Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Promise of Love?
The Promise of Love runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Promise of Love released?
The Promise of Love was released on November 11, 1980.
Who directed The Promise of Love?
The Promise of Love was directed by Don Taylor.
More films by Don Taylor Who is in the cast of The Promise of Love?
The Promise of Love stars Shelley Long as Lorraine, Craig T. Nelson as Major Landau and Andy Romano as John Emelio, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Promise of Love have a post-credit scene?
No. The Promise of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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