Promise at Dawn (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1970, Promise at Dawn is a drama film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 102 minutes. “An unforgettable Mercouri experience” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single mother raises her son in impossible circumstances first in Leningrad, then Krakow, and then France, and is over-ambitious about him but never gives in.
Who’s in it. Promise at Dawn stars Melina Mercouri as Nina Kacewa, Despo Diamantidou as Aniela, Assi Dayan as Romain Kacew age 25 and François Raffoul as Romain Kacew age 9, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Promise at Dawn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Promise at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Promise at Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Promise at Dawn (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Promise at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Promise at Dawn worth watching?
- Promise at Dawn holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Promise at Dawn?
- Promise at Dawn stars Melina Mercouri, Despo Diamantidou, Assi Dayan, François Raffoul and Didier Haudepin.
- When was Promise at Dawn released?
- Promise at Dawn was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.