Oct 11, 2001 the pledge is nicholsons film from first to last, but despite this, penn works in an extraordinary roster of discreetly excellent cameos and subordinate players. However, the proceeding hour and 45 minutes were terrific. The subtitle database subtitlesbank is sure to delight lovers of world cinema masterpieces. The pledge original motion picture soundtrack hans. The pledge 2001 jack nicholson, nicholson, sean penn. The pledge s stellar supporting cast includes vanessa redgrave, helen mirren, harry dean stanton, and mickey rourke. The ending is kind of frustrating to those seeking all the answers, but anyone with a fairly open mind will like it instantly. Financial analysis of the pledge 2001 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Across the noisy room he senses a shift in tone, and joins a conversation between his chief and the man who will be taking over his job. Dec 07, 2018 opening in theaters and vod january 11th directed by. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. Sean penns the pledge begins when it seems his protagonists career is ending.
We get a couple of glimpses of him in the beginning of the movie. We encourage you to leave comments regarding the the pledge subtitles. I was in suspense and i thought it was a decent movie until the end and i felt thouroughly pissed off. The pledge is a terrific film until the very end where things happen to quickly. Released january 19th, 2001, the pledge stars jacknicholson, robinwright, aaroneckhart, patriciaclarkson the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min, and received a. Classic vintage style artwork will add charm and sophistication to a home theatre or office. The pledge marked jack nicholsons second starring role in a film directed by sean penn following 1995s the crossing guard. I am content with the resolution to the case, but everything else in that finale happened far too quickly and seemed incredibly unnatural and rushed. It stars jack nicholson, robin wright penn, aaron eckhart, sam shepard, patricia clarkson, helen mirren, tom noonan, benicio del toro, mickey rourke, dale dickey, vanessa redgrave and. The pledge first appeared on the screen back in 2001. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2001 movies 2001.
Sean penn directs this film, and as we know, sean penn does not like the ordinary, he goes for the unusal charcters that shape and define our lives. Great home decor idea for a living room or movie room. His bit part as a mentally depraved indian in the pledge seems to support that philosophywell, twothirds of it anyway. Jack nicholson plays jerry black, a nevada police detective whose retirement party is interrupted by news of the brutal murder of a young girl. The pledge is nicholsons film from first to last, but despite this, penn works in an extraordinary roster of discreetly excellent cameos and subordinate players.
The pledge 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jerry goes into a store filled with christmas decorations to ask for directions to annalises house. The pledge is an average thriller, one that doesnt have anything truly remarkable going for it. Jan 19, 2001 other stories like the one the pledge tells leave you wondering about the humanity of those who would perpetrate such tales upon us. Good movie, not an especially good movie, but it is entertaining enough. Some gore, nothing too shocking for those who dont particularly like that stuff. Phillip andre botello, zachary byrd, zachary weiner, joe gallagher, jeanlouis. Interesting theme, and the acting is fairly decent. Watch the pledge full movie 2001 video dailymotion. Penn and nicholson take risks with the material and elevate the movie to another, unanticipated, haunting level. Opening in theaters and vod january 11th directed by.
Oliver is the main antagonist of the 2001 mystery drama film the pledge he is an enigmatic child murderer, who befriends young girls, gives them chocolates and then brutally kills them. Aug 03, 2001 i was in suspense and i thought it was a decent movie until the end and i felt thouroughly pissed off. On the day of his retirement, detective jerry black jack nicholson accepts a gift an airline ticket to mexico. The pledges stellar supporting cast includes vanessa redgrave, helen mirren, harry dean stanton, and mickey rourke.
Jan 19, 2001 the last third of the movie is where most police stories go on autopilot, with obligatory chases, stalkings and confrontations. Sean penns direction is out of this world, chris menges cinematography is vibrant and lush, the music by klaus badelt and hans zimmer is simply haunting, and its all topped off by a. What happens at the end of this filmthe pledge yahoo. The problem i had with the film was that it was a long, tedious affair that really took too much. Jun 18, 2012 sean penns the pledge begins when it seems his protagonists career is ending.
The pledge original motion picture soundtrack hans zimmer. The pledge is a 2001 american neonoir mystery drama film directed by sean penn. Jerry doesnt believe the police arrested the right man. Released january 19th, 2001, the pledge stars jacknicholson, robinwright, aaroneckhart, patriciaclarkson the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min, and received a score of 71 out of 100 on. Who was the killer in the movie the pledge answers. I had rather low expectations for the pledge even though ive admired penn as an actor dead man walking, racing with the moon, etc. I felt that the movie ripped me out of 2 hours of my life and i cannot recommend highly enough for everybody to avoid wasting time on this piece of crap movie. Directing, cinematography, music, editing, and the screenplay all live up to what you expect from a medium called cinema and even go beyond that. Jack nicholson plays a cop who carries his promise to find a childs killer into his retirement in this drama directed by sean penn. L to r jack nicholson, aaron eckhart, and sam shepard in the morgan creek productions, inc.
So he buys an old gas station in the mountains near the crimes in order. The movie was good, i liked it, my mom and my little sister even liked it. The last third of the movie is where most police stories go on autopilot, with obligatory chases, stalkings and confrontations. I really didnt care much for his writingdirecting attempts indian runner and the crossing guard so i finally got around to watching this on cable and i was not prepared for how intriguing, intelligent and emotionally powerful the movie was. Thoughtful sobriety the kind that gives the silence of the lambs and seven their power to stun and shock is the veneer that overlays the pointless cruelty of the pledge. The pledge is a movie in which verything is in its best shape. For the best answers, search on this site its one of the reasons why it was such a good film, the audience doesnt have any idea what will happen to the characters and the viewer is able to think about any possibility from their own perspective.
You can watch the pledge online on videoondemand services netflix, hbo now, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Pledge official trailer i hd i ifc midnight youtube. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Oliver was an employee of chocolate shop, where he was selling chocolates in shape of hedgehog. The pledge is an underrated gem that explores the nature of both promises and obsession, all wrapped up in the trappings of a stylish and highquality thriller. Oscar winner jack nicholson one flew over the cuckoos nest, the shining, john malkovich dangerous liaisons, in the line of fire and oscar, golden globe and emmy winner vanessa redgrave camelot, agatha star in this tense 50s crime drama, based on the acclaimed novel by. Jan 19, 2001 the pledge marked jack nicholsons second starring role in a film directed by sean penn following 1995s the crossing guard.
The cast and director are firmly in place and seem to do an affable job but the questionable script establishes a chasm between the movie being a december oscarbait release and a midjanuary toss out. The film features an ensemble cast, starring jack nicholson, patricia clarkson, aaron eckhart, helen mirren, robin wright penn, vanessa redgrave, sam shepard, mickey rourke, lois smith and benicio del toro. Privilege comes with sacrifice says one character to another in pledge exactly the kind of noble sentiment authority figures always voice to hush the protests of those about to be. Feels good to be more clear of the conclusion of the movie. The night he retires as a nevada sheriff, jerry black nicholson pledges to the mother of a murdered girl that he will find the killer. Jan 09, 2001 the pledge first appeared on the screen back in 2001. Other stories like the one the pledge tells leave you wondering about the humanity of those who would perpetrate such tales upon us. Jan 17, 2019 privilege comes with sacrifice says one character to another in pledge exactly the kind of noble sentiment authority figures always voice to hush the protests of those about to be. Oscar winner jack nicholson one flew over the cuckoos nest, the shining, john malkovich dangerous liaisons, in the line of fire. The pledge 2001 part 1 of 14 full film movie online.
May 19, 2015 the pledge 2001 part 1 of 14 full film movie online. Rented the pledge last night, what did you think of the. The last 5 minutes have never ruined a movie as much as this one. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the pledge near you. A detective is unable to step aside from a tragic murder on the day of his retirement and vows to find the killer. Parodies dont delete, but you can add some more warning.
Jun 18, 2016 this pin was discovered by martin coetzer. In one scene you can see his face full on and nicholson even glances his way. The pledge 2001 sean penn synopsis, characteristics. Dec 12, 2008 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. Movie plot the night he retires as a nevada sheriff, jerry black pledges to the mother of a murdered girl that he will find the killer. The film features an ensemble cast, starring jack nicholson, patricia clarkson, aaron eckhart, helen mirren, robin wright penn, vanessa redgrave, sam shepard, mickey rourke, lois smith and benicio del toro it is based on friedrich durrenmatts 1958 novella the pledge. Rating is available when the video has been rented. I see how people can dislike it, it is a kind of long movie, and you have to be patient with it. High quality fine art reproduction of classic pulp movie art. Moviechat forums the pledge 2001 discussion the killer was in five scenes the killer was in five scenesposted 10 years ago by aaatjn 19 replies jump to latest. If ever there was a film that deserved an academy award for acting it would be this film, with jack nicholson in the pledge.