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The Thanksgiving Promise
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Wikipedia article
'The Thanksgiving Promise' is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film starring and directed by Beau Bridges, produced by Walt Disney Television. It originally aired November 23, 1986 as a presentation of 'The Disney Sunday Movie' on ABC.
Plot
Travis Tilby (Jordan Bridges) leaps into action when neighbor Stewart Larson (Lloyd Bridges) asks him to mind an ailing goose slated to be part of Thanksgiving dinner. A gentle animal lover, Travis dotes on the bird, feeding it by hand and speaking to it in soothing tones. However, as Thanksgiving nears, Travis has second thoughts about seeing the bird slaughtered, and he appeals to his father, Hank (Beau Bridges), and others in the community for help in saving the goose.
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 Bryant...Sam the Vet
* Zero Hubbard...Jeff
* Tina Caspary...1st Girl
* Scott Nemes...1st Boy
* Kiblena Peace...Emily
* Mark Clayman...Tommy
* Dorothy Dean Bridges...Aggie Larson
* Allan Dietrich...Square Dance Caller
* Lucinda Jany...Neighbor Lady
* Leonard P. Geer...Old Man
* Jeff Bridges...Neighbor (uncredited)
References
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