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The Magical World of Disney
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The Thanksgiving Promise

  • Episode aired Nov 23, 1986
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 30m
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6.7/10
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Beau Bridges and Lloyd Bridges in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Family
A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
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  • Director
    • Beau Bridges
  • Writers
    • Glenn L. Anderson(teleplay)
    • Craig Holyoak(teleplay)
    • Peter N. Johnson(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Beau Bridges
    • Millie Perkins
    • Courtney Thorne-Smith
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  • Director
    • Beau Bridges
  • Writers
    • Glenn L. Anderson(teleplay)
    • Craig Holyoak(teleplay)
    • Peter N. Johnson(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Beau Bridges
    • Millie Perkins
    • Courtney Thorne-Smith
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    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Hank Tilby
    Millie Perkins
    Millie Perkins
    • Lois Tilby
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Sheryl
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Coach Gruniger
    Anne Haney
    Anne Haney
    • Mrs. Sudsup
    Beau Dremann
    Beau Dremann
    • Alec
    Bill Calvert
    • Jason Tilby
    Jordan Bridges
    Jordan Bridges
    • Travis Tilby
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Steve Tilby
    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Stewart Larson
    Jason Naylor
    • Arnold
    Jessica Puscas
    • Jenni Tilby
    Joshua Bryant
    Joshua Bryant
    • Sam the Vet
    Zero Hubbard
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    Tina Caspary
    Tina Caspary
    • 1st Girl
    Scott Nemes
    • 1st Boy
    Kiblena Peace
    • Emily
    Mark Clayman
    Mark Clayman
    • Tommy
    • Director
      • Beau Bridges
    • Writers
      • Glenn L. Anderson(teleplay)
      • Craig Holyoak(teleplay)
      • Peter N. Johnson(teleplay)
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      This is the only production in which Lloyd Bridges, Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges all appear.

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    Heartfelt, enjoyable movie. Wish they would show it again on TV.
    I saw this movie on TV when it first came out (before I owned a VCR or I would have taped it). Beau Bridges' real life son, Jason, plays one of three teenage sons who is having some life/school problems. The title comes from the son being given money by a neighbor to raise a young Canada Goose the neighbor (played by Lloyd Bridges) found on the road. The teenager is to feed and be responsible for the goose, then when Thanksgiving comes, to kill it for the neighbor to have for Thanksgiving dinner. This is the boy's promise and this promise comes to bring second thoughts for him. It was a heartfelt and enjoyable movie about family, keeping promises/commitments, dealing with bullies and family dynamics. Beau, Lloyd and Dorothy Bridges, and Beau's son, Jason are very convincing as family and friends who love and respect each other. Jeff Bridges plays a neighbor who helps the boy to earn money with washing his truck. The three actors who play the sons conveyed true brotherly love and support, which is nice to see in movies. I really enjoyed it and wish it was on every Thanksgiving. We need more good family movies like this.
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    • Mar 31, 2004

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Mann ein Wort
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      • Mark H. Ovitz Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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