The Promise_
"THE PROMISE... to love each other forever but the next time he won't even know who she is."
A rich student's fiancee has her face destroyed by a car accident, and refuses to return to him fearing the loss of his love.
Starring
Kathleen Quinlan, Stephen Collins, Beatrice Straight
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Promise was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
A rich student's fiancee has her face destroyed by a car accident, and refuses to return to him fearing the loss of his love.
The Promise is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (8)
Kathleen Quinlan
Nancy McAllister / Marie Adamson
Stephen Collins
Michael Hillyard
Beatrice Straight
Marion Hillyard
Laurence Luckinbill
Dr. Peter Gregson
William Prince
George Calloway
Michael O'Hare
Ben Avery
Bibi Besch
Dr. Faye Allison
JW
Jerry Walter
Cal
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Promise about?
A rich student's fiancee has her face destroyed by a car accident, and refuses to return to him fearing the loss of his love.
How long is The Promise?
The Promise has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Promise?
The cast of The Promise includes Kathleen Quinlan, Stephen Collins, Beatrice Straight, Laurence Luckinbill, William Prince.
What is the rating of The Promise?
The Promise has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance