Das Versprechen des Elmer Jackson (1987): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1987, Das Versprechen des Elmer Jackson is a drama and fernsehfilm film directed by David Greene, running about 90 minutes. “Based On True Story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 4 young boys after the death of his wife, he is horrified when the Government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Jackson's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult.

Who’s in it. Das Versprechen des Elmer Jackson stars Lee Jung-jin as Han Young-Min, Lee Sang-yun as Jang Hyun-Woo, Mark Harmon as Elmer Jackson and Kim Chang-sook as Moon Soo-ja, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Das Versprechen des Elmer Jackson has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Versprechen des Elmer Jackson page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Versprechen des Elmer Jackson tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.