Synopsis
James Garner and James Woods deliver powerhouse performances in this deeply moving story about family obligations and brotherly love. When his mother dies, Bob Beuhler (Garner) inherits a house, land and custody of his schizophrenic younger brother, DJ (Woods). Reluctant to take responsibility, Bob faces the most difficult challenge of his life as he tries to fulfill the promise he made to his mother 30 years earlier and look after DJ now that she's gone. Costarring Piper Laurie, Promise is the single most honored TV movie in history, winner of a Peabody Award, the Humanitas Prize, a Christopher Award, two Golden Globe Awards and five Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor (Woods), Supporting Actress (Laurie) and Drama/Comedy Special.