The Thanksgiving Promise
Brief Synopsis
A television movie featuring three generations of the Bridges family. The story concerns a young boy who becomes fond of an injured goose destined for the Thanksgiving table.
Cast & Crew
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Beau Bridges
Director
Beau Bridges
Hank Tilby
Millie Perkins
Lois Tilby
Courtney Thorne-smith
Sheryl
Ed Lauter
Coach Gruniger
Anne Haney
Mrs Sudsup
Film Details
Also Known As
Chester, I Love You, Disney Sunday Movie (11/23/86), Thanksgiving Promise
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Production Company
ABC Entertainment Group; Birds & Animals Unlimited
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A television movie featuring three generations of the Bridges family. The story concerns a young boy who becomes fond of an injured goose destined for the Thanksgiving table.
Director
Beau Bridges
Director
Cast
Beau Bridges
Hank Tilby
Millie Perkins
Lois Tilby
Courtney Thorne-smith
Sheryl
Ed Lauter
Coach Gruniger
Anne Haney
Mrs Sudsup
Beau Dremann
Alec
Bill Calvert
Jason Tilby
Jordan Bridges
Travis Tilby
Jason Bateman
Steve Tilby
Lloyd Bridges
Stewart Larson
Jason Naylor
Arnold
Jessica Puscas
Jenni Tilby
Joshua Bruant
Sam The Vet
Zero Hubbard
Jeff
Tina Caspary
Girl
Scott Nemes
Boy
Kiblena Peace
Emily
Mark Clayman
Timmy
Dorothy Bridges
Allan Dietrich
Square Dance Caller
Lucinda Jenney
Neighbor Lady
Lennie Geer
Old Man
Jeff Bridges
Neighbor; Uncredited
Crew
Glenn L Anderson
Screenwriter
Lance Anderson
Makeup
Bruce Broughton
Music
Mel Ferrer
Executive Producer
Gary Gero
Animal Supplier
Gary Gero
Animal Trainer
James T Heckert
Editor
Craig Holyoak
Screenwriter
Mark Jackson
Animal Trainer
Mark Jackson
Animal Supplier
Peter N Johnson
Screenwriter
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director Of Photography
Gregg R Mitchell
Hair
Patrick Mitchell
Sound Department
Mark H Ovitz
Producer
Ida Random
Production Designer
Ethel Robins Richards
Set Decorator
William Ware Theiss
Costume Designer
Blaine Yorgason
Source Material (From Novel)
Blaine Yorgason
Screenwriter
Brenton Yorgason
Source Material (From Novel)
Film Details
Also Known As
Chester, I Love You, Disney Sunday Movie (11/23/86), Thanksgiving Promise
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Production Company
ABC Entertainment Group; Birds & Animals Unlimited
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States November 23, 1986
A presentation of the "Sunday Disney Movie."
Original title: "Chester, I Love You."
