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A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
144
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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.

  • Director
    • Bill Corcoran
  • Writer
    • Wesley Bishop
  • Stars
    • Matt Keeslar
    • Jayne Brook
    • Len Cariou
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    144
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Corcoran
    • Writer
      • Wesley Bishop
    • Stars
      • Matt Keeslar
      • Jayne Brook
      • Len Cariou
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Matt Keeslar
    Matt Keeslar
    • Dan Jansen
    Jayne Brook
    Jayne Brook
    • Jane Jansen
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Harry Jansen
    Claire Rankin
    Claire Rankin
    • Robin Jansen
    Christina Cox
    Christina Cox
    • Natalie Grenier
    Louis Ferreira
    Louis Ferreira
    • Nick Tometz
    • (as Louis Ferriera)
    David Keeley
    David Keeley
    • Peter Mueller
    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Andy Gables
    Patricia Gage
    Patricia Gage
    • Gerry Jansen
    Hugh Thompson
    Hugh Thompson
    • Richard Beres
    Mark Lutz
    Mark Lutz
    • Mike Jansen
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    • Father Yockey
    Nora Sheehan
    Nora Sheehan
    • Mary Jansen
    Scott Wickware
    Scott Wickware
    • Jim Jansen
    Shari Hollett
    • Jo-Anne Jansen
    Rachel Wilson
    Rachel Wilson
    • Stacy
    Stephen Bogaert
    Stephen Bogaert
    • Steve
    • Director
      • Bill Corcoran
    • Writer
      • Wesley Bishop
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    ruthbluebui

    Excellent Movie

    A really great movie and true story. Dan Jansen the Greatest skater ever. A touching and beautiful movie the whole family can enjoy. The story of Jane Jansens battle with cancer and Dan Jansen love for his sister. Of a important promise made by Jansen to win a gold medal to prove his sister Jane was right to believe in his talent in speed skating was justified. This picture is well worth the time. I wish they would make more films of this quality. Thank you for a great film with excellent actors and an excellent story. It is a very touching story about a beautiful family support and faith for their children and a special dream for their youngest son and his sister.
    1Adolfo_Acosta

    Peice Of Trash

    All I can say is... what a peice of trash. THe only reason I continued watching was because it fascinated me that something THIS bad could have possibly been produced! MY GOD!! THIS IS REALLY REALLY BAD! All I have to say is, is that if Dan Jansen's story as told by this movie is 100% accurate, then he has an extremely unhealthy sexual obsession over his dead sister. Seriously. They made him out to be really creepy. REALLY BAD!!
    1Wennemars

    Congratulations Bill Corcoran, you have made the worst sports movie ever!

    Don't get me wrong, Dan Jansen was a great speed skater. If there was one guy who deserved his gold medal at the Olympics it was Dan.

    But how can it be possible that Bill Corcoran has made such a bad movie about the incredible Dan Jansen story, because the real Dan Jansen story is truly incredible! Especially when you look at this movie through the eyes of a sportsman everything is wrong, the way Matt Keeslar and the other actors skate, their technique, the dimensions of the speedskating oval, it is all wrong!

    Shame on you, Bill Corcoran, Dan Jansen deserves better, a lot better!

    1 out of 10
    1El Lobo

    good lord is this awful

    Before I get into this. Dan Jansen's story really is amazing and quite sad. However, this movie DOES NOT do him justice. This movie, from beginning to end is GOD AWFUL. The story jumps too much, the acting is mediocre, and the writing is terrible. It's a good thing this was a TV movie, or I would have been upset if I paid any money to see it. Honestly, the way it was written, you'd think that Dan had an unhealthy sexual obsession with his sister. Oy. Don't waste your time.
    paulb47

    Matt Keeslar can barely stand up on a pair of speed skates...

    Given the technician that Jansen was on the ice they could have at least gotten a real speedskater and done long shots. Other than that the acting was fair to middlin and the story sentimental to maudlin.

    I happen to think there is a real and interesting story in the true life of Dan Jansen.

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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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    • 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(Gage Park gazebo)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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