Keeping the Promise

Keeping the Promise

90 mins | Drama | Jan. 5, 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.

Keeping the Promise

90 mins | Drama | Jan. 5, 1997

Keeping the Promise
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers
Original title Keeping the Promise
Directors Sheldon Larry
Writers Gerald Di Pego

Cast

Keith Carradine

as William (Will) Hallowell

Annette O'Toole

as Anne Hallowell

Brendan Fletcher

as Matthew (Matt) Hallowell

Gordon Tootoosis

as Sakniss

Maury Chaykin

as Hunter Ben Loomis

David Cubitt

as Boat Agent

Allegra Denton

as Sarah Hallowell

Ruby Gillett

as Katy

William Lightning

as Attean

Ashley Saulnier

as Older Child

Ben Saulnier

as Young Man Walking

Justin Saulnier

as Young Child

Pauline Saulnier

as Woman with Children

Todd Saulnier

as Man loading drum onto ship

Camilla Scott

as Josie

Michael Stevens

as Colonial

Benedict Campbell

as Smithy