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The Promise

1950Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A romantic, moving drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

During the absence of her husband, who left for a fishing cruise in the seas of China, Carmela falls under the spell of Vito, a young fisherman.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism
  • Adultery
  • Post-War Italy
  • Forbidden Love
  • Small Village Life
  • Psychological Drama
  • Melodrama
  • Historical Romance

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Mario Bonnard
Written by
Mario Bonnard
Produced by
Folco Laudati, Gianni Solitro, Vincenzo Finizio
Music by
Giulio Bonnard

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Facts

October 17, 1950 · 1 h 34 min · Sexual Content

Released
October 17, 1950
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Promise worth watching?"

Questions about The Promise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Promise worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Promise good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Promise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Promise in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.