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The Pledge (2001)

โ€œDetective Jerry Black has made a promise he can't break, to catch a killer he can't find.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,258 votes 2h 4m r ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#73 of 148 films from 2001 #1073 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Sean Penn ยท Written by Jerzy Kromolowski, Mary Olson-Kromolowski

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Overview

A police chief, about to retire, pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.

Cast

Jack Nicholsonas Jerry Black
Helen Mirrenas Doctor
Aaron Eckhartas Stan Krolak
Robin Wrightas Lori
Sam Shepardas Eric Pollack
Benicio del Toroas Toby Jay Wadenah
Patricia Clarksonas Margaret Larsen
Mickey Rourkeas Jim Olstad
Vanessa Redgraveas Annalise Hansen
Lois Smithas Helen Jackson
Eileen Ryanas Jean
Costas Mandyloras Monash Deputy
Harry Dean Stantonas Floyd Cage
Tom Noonanas Gary Jackson

Facts

Release dateJanuary 19, 2001
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$29,419,291 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0237572

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Questions

How long is The Pledge?
The Pledge runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is The Pledge worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,258 votes, which places it #73 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 51%) and #1073 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Pledge?
The Pledge was directed by Sean Penn. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Into the Wild (2007).
Who stars in The Pledge?
Jack Nicholson as Jerry Black; Helen Mirren as Doctor; Aaron Eckhart as Stan Krolak; Robin Wright as Lori; Sam Shepard as Eric Pollack; Benicio del Toro as Toby Jay Wadenah.
What is The Pledge rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Pledge?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9630.

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