Keeping the Promise (1997)
A colonial family seeks a better life in Maine's wilderness in this powerful adventure. When William Hallowell leaves behind 13-year-old son Matt to safeguard their claim, the boy relies on his new friendship with the Penobscot Indians for survival.
- Date of release
- 1997-01-05
- TMDB
- 6.2 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Sheldon Larry
Casting
- Keith Carradine — William (Will) Hallowell
- Annette O'Toole — Anne Hallowell
- Brendan Fletcher — Matthew (Matt) Hallowell
- Gordon Tootoosis — Sakniss
- Maury Chaykin — Hunter Ben Loomis
- David Cubitt — Boat Agent
- Allegra Denton — Sarah Hallowell
- Ruby Gillett — Katy
- William Lightning — Attean
- Ashley Saulnier — Older Child
- Ben Saulnier — Young Man Walking
- Justin Saulnier — Young Child
Interesting facts
Keeping the Promise is a 1997 historical drama television film based on the children's novel The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. The film was released to DVD and VHS on July 25, 2000. It was shot in Ontario, Canada.
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