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A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story

  • TV Movie
  • 19961996
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Matt Keeslar in A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story (1996)
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Based on the true story of Speed Skater Dan Jansen and the loving relationship with his sister Jane. We see Dan go through the motions before and after losing his sister, then see him rise t... Read allBased on the true story of Speed Skater Dan Jansen and the loving relationship with his sister Jane. We see Dan go through the motions before and after losing his sister, then see him rise to glory winning the Gold Medal in the '94 Olympics.Based on the true story of Speed Skater Dan Jansen and the loving relationship with his sister Jane. We see Dan go through the motions before and after losing his sister, then see him rise to glory winning the Gold Medal in the '94 Olympics.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
134
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  • Director
    • Bill Corcoran
  • Writer
    • Wesley Bishop
  • Stars
    • Matt Keeslar
    • Jayne Brook
    • Len Cariou
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  • Director
    • Bill Corcoran
  • Writer
    • Wesley Bishop
  • Stars
    • Matt Keeslar
    • Jayne Brook
    • Len Cariou
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    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Matt Keeslar
    Matt Keeslar
    • Dan Jansenas Dan Jansen
    Jayne Brook
    Jayne Brook
    • Jane Jansenas Jane Jansen
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Harry Jansenas Harry Jansen
    Claire Rankin
    Claire Rankin
    • Robin Jansenas Robin Jansen
    Christina Cox
    Christina Cox
    • Natalie Grenieras Natalie Grenier
    Louis Ferreira
    Louis Ferreira
    • Nick Tometzas Nick Tometz
    • (as Louis Ferriera)
    David Keeley
    David Keeley
    • Peter Muelleras Peter Mueller
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Andy Gablesas Andy Gables
    Patricia Gage
    Patricia Gage
    • Gerry Jansenas Gerry Jansen
    Hugh Thompson
    Hugh Thompson
    • Richard Beresas Richard Beres
    Mark Lutz
    Mark Lutz
    • Mike Jansenas Mike Jansen
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    • Father Yockeyas Father Yockey
    Nora Sheehan
    • Mary Jansenas Mary Jansen
    Scott Wickware
    • Jim Jansenas Jim Jansen
    Shari Hollett
    • Jo-Anne Jansenas Jo-Anne Jansen
    Rachel Wilson
    Rachel Wilson
    • Stacyas Stacy
    Stephen Bogaert
    Stephen Bogaert
    • Steveas Steve
    • Director
      • Bill Corcoran
    • Writer
      • Wesley Bishop
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    • Goofs
      When Dan Jansen rides his final 1000 metres race, the coach showing the lap time is standing on the inside of the lanes. This is not allowed - coaches are restricted to a box on the outside of the lanes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #3.24 (1996)

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    9/10
    Sensitive Portrayal of Coping with the Death of a Loved One
    Beautiful story of Wisconsin native, Dan Jansen, and his real life, agonizing struggle to win the 1994 Olympic Gold Medal in Speed Skating, despite his overwhelming emotional loss with the death of his much loved Best Friend and Family Member; his Sister, Jane.

    This story's main focus is to sensitively portray the real life emotional turmoil of grief, that one feels in loosing a special Loved One, and the struggle to productively cope and rise above the great loss! It is the incredible story of Dan Jansen's heartbreak in loosing his beloved Sister to Leukemia, his struggle to cope with the intensity of his grief, while still maintaining his Dream to win at the Olympics, and his ultimate triumph in winning the Gold Medal in Speed Skating for America, and in honor of his Sister's memory; thereby fulfilling his childhood promise to Jane!

    After Dan Jansen's remarkable Gold Medal performance in the Winter Olympic in Lillihamer, Norway, he established a Foundation in 1994 to help fight Leukemia, which claimed the life of his Sister, and to support youth sports programs, educational and scholarship awards. His Dan Jansen Foundation promotes the philosophy that: "as his Father always told him at a young age: 'there is more to life than skating around in circles!' Maintaining a proper perspective is key! So, too, is setting goals, and realizing one's Dreams through perseverence, overcoming adversity and never giving up!"

    Recommended for anyone who has ever suffered the great loss of someone very special, and dearly loved within your life! And, for anyone who still believes in the Achievement of Dreams, and Never Giving Up!
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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Promesa de hermano
    • Filming locations
      • Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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