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The Pledge
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The Pledge

2001-01-19 · 124 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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

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Directors
Sean Penn
Production companies
Franchise Pictures, Clyde Is Hungry Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 29,419,291

Top Cast

Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonJerry Black
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenDoctor
Aaron EckhartAaron EckhartStan Krolak
Robin WrightRobin WrightLori
Sam ShepardSam ShepardEric Pollack
Benicio del ToroBenicio del ToroToby Jay Wadenah
Patricia ClarksonPatricia ClarksonMargaret Larsen
Mickey RourkeMickey RourkeJim Olstad
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveAnnalise Hansen
Lois SmithLois SmithHelen Jackson
Eileen RyanEileen RyanJean
Costas MandylorCostas MandylorMonash Deputy
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonFloyd Cage
Tom NoonanTom NoonanGary Jackson
Beau DanielsBeau DanielsRudy
Dale DickeyDale DickeyStrom
Wendy DonaldsonWendy DonaldsonResort Owner
Adrien DorvalAdrien DorvalSheriff
Shawn HenterBus Driver
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeDuane Larsen

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