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La Promesse (1996)

7.2audience score
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Released August 7, 1996Runtime 1h 34mDirector Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s illegal workers gets injured on the job and asks Igor to promise to take care of his wife and baby, Igor finds himself at a crossroad. He wants to keep the promise, but the price would be to betray his father.

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Cast of La Promesse

Jérémie Renier

Jérémie Renier

Igor
Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Roger
Florian Delain

Florian Delain

Riri
Rasmané Ouédraogo

Rasmané Ouédraogo

Amidou
Jean-Michel Balthazar

Jean-Michel Balthazar

The Labour Inspector
Frédéric Bodson

Frédéric Bodson

The Garage Boss
Alain Holtgen

Alain Holtgen

The Postman
Geneviève Joly-Provost

Geneviève Joly-Provost

Geneviève
Sophia Leboutte

Sophia Leboutte

Maria
Norbert Rutili

Norbert Rutili

The Jeweler

About La Promesse

Where can I watch La Promesse?

La Promesse is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in La Promesse?

La Promesse stars Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, Florian Delain, Hachemi Haddad.

Who directed La Promesse?

La Promesse was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne.

How long is La Promesse?

La Promesse has a runtime of 1h 34m.

What is La Promesse about?

Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s illegal workers gets injured on the job and asks Igor to promise to take care of his wife and baby, Igor finds himself at a crossroad. He wants to keep the promise, but the price would be to betray his father.