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Critic Andrew Lowry
rated 6

Undeniably effective, in its own blunt way, this deserves credit for shining light on a crime that’s — unbelievably and controversially — still denied to this day.

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Cast & Crew

Terry George
Director
Terry George
Writer
James Cromwell
As Henry Morgenthau Sr.
Rade Šerbedžija
As Stephan
Jean Reno
As Admiral Fournet
Tom Hollander
As Garin
Christian Bale
As Chris Myers

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The Promise follows the story of Mikael Boghosian, a brilliant medical student, and his journey to survive and testify during the Ottoman Empire's genocide of Armenians in 1915. Alongside Chris Myers, a renowned American journalist, and Ana Khesarian, an Armenian artist, Mikael becomes embroiled in a love triangle amidst the chaos and destruction of war. As tensions rise and violence erupts, the trio must find a way to hold on to their humanity and fight for survival. The film features an all-star cast, including Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale, and Charlotte Le Bon, and is directed by Terry George.

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The Promise was released in theaters on April 21, 2017.