Promise at Dawn (French: La Promesse de l'aube) is a 1970 American drama film directed by Jules Dassin. It is based on the 1960 novel Promise at Dawn (French: La Promesse de l'aube) by Romain Gary.
Plot
The film follows author Romain Gary as he recalls his growing up with his Russian-born mother. The two leave Russia for France, where they settle in Paris. As twenty years pass, they encounter social change, age, different convictions, poverty and the slow approach of World War II.
Cast
- Melina Mercouri as Nina Kacew
- Assi Dayan as Romain age 25
- Didier Haudepin as Romain age 15
- François Raffoul as Romain age 9
- Despo Diamantidou as Aniela (as Despo)
- Jean Martin as Igor Igorevitch
- Fernand Gravey as Jean-Michel Serusier>
- Jacqueline Porel as Madame Mailer
- Elspeth March as Fat Woman
- Maria Machado as Nathalie Lissenko
- Julie Dassin as Romain's Friend
- René Clermont as Mr. Piekielny
- Carole Cole as Louison
- Marina Nestora as Mariette
- Audrey Berindey as Valentine Mailer
- Jacqueline Duc as Madame de Rare
- Muni as Angélique
- Thérèse Thoreaux as Silent Film Heroine
- Jules Dassin as Ivan Mosjukine
- Dennis Berry as Belle Gueule
External links
- Promise at Dawn at the Internet Movie Database