Canada / Sep 14, 1991 / Toronto International Film Festival
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A man who doesn't like stable work environments has been away for too many years, and finds out his wife has divorced him and is planning to remarry. He comes home to confront her, trying to convince her not to get married, aided by the daughter, who loves him despite his wandering ways. The couple finds out they still have feelings for each other but must decide how best to handle the contradiction of their lifestyles.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Wedgeworth | Chris's Mom |
| Amy Wright | Shelley |
| Lois Smith | Mrs. Bell |
| Dorothy Deavers | Mrs. Bentson |
| Ed Geldart | Mr. Bentson |
| Niles Williamson | Howard |
| Lucy Childs | Edna |
| Margaret Bowman | Walt's Mom |
| Jerry Haynes | Walt's Dad |
| Josh Stoppelwerth | Walt's Nephew |
| Turk Pipkin | Tucker |
| James Hansen Prince | Phillip |
| Albert G. Mills | Grandpa |
| Gerry Becker | Minister |
| Larry Brandenburg | Garber |
| Brandon Smith | Lyle |
| Blue Deckert | Ray |
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| Joe Berryman | Stan |
| Mark Voges | Judd |
| Woody Watson | William |
| Margaret Wiley | Trudy |
| James Black | Gameshow Husband |
| Suzanne Savoy | Gameshow Wife |
| Melodee Bowman | Miss Bowman |
| Joey Coomer | Peter Pan |
| Julius Tennon | Football Coach |
| Schuyler Fisk | Mary |
| Shannon Sedwick | Neighbor |
| Alissa Alban | Bachelorette Party Guest |
| Angie Bolling | Bachelorette Party Guest |
| Coquina Dunn | Bachelorette Party Guest |
| Mona Lee Fultz | Bachelorette Party Guest |
| C.K. McFarland | Bachelorette Party Guest |
| Leslie Sachs | Mailwoman |
| Jack Lilley | Cowboy |
| Clay M. Lilley | Cowboy |
| Keith McCaslin | Cowboy |
| Kathy Lamkin | Donut Lady (uncredited) |
| Mike Murehead | Welder (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Hard Promises |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Vision International, High Horse Films, Stone Group Pictures, Columbia Pictures |
| Release date | 31 gennaio 1992 |
| Executive producer | Rick Bieber, Peter McAlevey |
| Production | Cynthia Chvatal, Paul Kurta, William L. Petersen |
| Writer | Jule Selbo |
| Casting | Mary Colquhoun |
| Editing | Bonnie Koehler |
| Cinematography | Andrzej Bartkowiak, Toby Phillips, Melinda Sue Gordon |
| Assistant directors | Martin Davidson, Harriotte H. Aaron |
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| Camera operators | Toby Phillips, Melinda Sue Gordon, Andrzej Bartkowiak |
| Additional photography | Toby Phillips, Melinda Sue Gordon, Andrzej Bartkowiak |
| Production design | Dan Leigh, Leslie E. Rollins |
| Art direction | Dan Leigh, Leslie E. Rollins |
| Set decoration | Leslie E. Rollins, Dan Leigh |
| Stunts | Bobby Sargent |
| Music | George S. Clinton, Richard Rudolph |
| Sound | Richard Rudolph, George S. Clinton |
| Costume design | Susan Gammie |
| Makeup | Susan Gammie |
| Hairstyling | Susan Gammie |
| Revenue | 306.976 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Jan 31, 1992 / PG
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