Promises in the Dark
“A remarkable film about the most disturbing subject of all.”
Overview
A young doctor, Alexandra Kendall, seeking change while recovering from a recent heartbreak, moves from Chicago, Illinois to Hartford, Connecticut. She joins the West Hartford medical practice of Dr. Walter McInterny, a doctor approaching retirement age. 17-year-old Elizabeth "Buffy" Koenig is a precocious student at West Hartford's William Hall High School. Her boyfriend Gerry is a football player at Hall High. While Dr. McInterny is away on vacation, longtime patient Buffy hurts her leg while harmlessly kicking a soccer ball during Gerry's nearby football practice. At the hospital, Dr. Kendall finds that not only is the leg broken, but the bone was also weakened by cancer. Dr. Kendall treats Buffy and the two develop a bond that extends beyond the doctor-patient relationship; Dr. Kendall is drawn to Buffy's humor and raw honesty.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Jerome Hellman
- Writers
- Michael Friedman, Loring Mandel
- Producers
- Sheldon Schrager, Jerome Hellman
- Production
- Orion Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Promises in the Dark rated?
Promises in the Dark has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 10 votes.
Who directed Promises in the Dark?
Promises in the Dark was directed by Jerome Hellman.
When was Promises in the Dark released?
Promises in the Dark was released in 1979.
