Arcata Promise, The (ITV 1974, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Nelligan)

One off drama The Arcata Promise sees down on his luck actor Gunge haunted by his failed career and the promise he made to a young girl he loved but couldn’t keep thanks to his abusive and destructive behaviour.

production details
UK / ITV Network – Yorkshire / 1×92 minute episode / Broadcast 22 September 1974

Writer: David Mercer / Executive Producer: Peter Willes / Director: David Cunliffe

cast
ANTHONY HOPKINS as Gunge
KATE NELLIGAN as Laura
JOHN FRASER as Tony

Head of film reviews at The Viewers Guide with an erudite, insightful, slightly sardonic, deep appreciation for classic cinema. Has a habit of quoting obscure lines from old films in everyday conversation. He keeps a meticulously organized film logbook. He's a bit of a tea snob.