The Promise of Love 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Network
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix
What is The Promise of Love?
The Promise of Love is a 1980 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Don Taylor. Originally titled Personal Effects, the production features a cast that includes Valerie Bertinelli, Jameson Parker, and Andy Romano.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 11, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Pierre Cossette Enterprises
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The Promise of Love is a 1980 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Don Taylor. Originally titled Personal Effects, the production features a cast that includes Valerie Bertinelli, Jameson Parker, and Andy Romano. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes and was released in the United States on November 11, 1980.
The narrative centers on a teenage bride who experiences a significant life change when her Marine Corps husband is killed in Vietnam. Following this loss, she becomes a war widow. The plot progresses as a civilian recreation director, who works at Camp Pendleton, enters her life. The film explores the emotional journey of the protagonist as she navigates these circumstances. As a television movie, the project was brought to life by a full production crew and cast. The film is classified as a drama and remains a notable entry in the television film landscape of the early 1980s.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Promise of Love worth watching?
The Promise of Love holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Promise of Love and when was it released?
The Promise of Love is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Promise of Love?
The Promise of Love was directed by Don Taylor.
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