A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story
Brief Synopsis
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Television movie based on the life of Olympic speedskating gold medalist Dan Jansen. Recounts Jansen's quest to become an Olympic-caliber atlete and his fierce devotion to his sport matched only by his devotion to his family, especially his sister Jane, who lost her life to leukemia.
Cast & Crew
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William J Corcoran
Director
Rachel Wilson
Shari Hollett
Mark Lutz
Matt Keeslar
Tom Hanham
Film Details
Also Known As
Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story, Dan Jansen Story, The, Fall and Rise: The Dan Jansen Story
Genre
Biography
Sports
Release Date
1996
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Television movie based on the life of Olympic speedskating gold medalist Dan Jansen. Recounts Jansen's quest to become an Olympic-caliber atlete and his fierce devotion to his sport matched only by his devotion to his family, especially his sister Jane, who lost her life to leukemia.
Director
William J Corcoran
Director
Cast
Rachel Wilson
Shari Hollett
Mark Lutz
Matt Keeslar
Tom Hanham
Christina Cox
Louis Ferreira
Richard Fitzpatrick
David Keely
Scott Wickware
Katie Oliviera
Patricia Gage
Len Cariou
Jayne Brook
Joshua Mcfarlane
Claire Rankin
Nora Sheehan
Hugh Thompson
Scott Speedman
Crew
Trysha Bakker
Costume Designer
Joe Barzo
Location Manager
Wesley Bishop
Screenplay
Daniel H. Blatt
Executive Producer
Deedee Bradley
Casting
Andy Chmura
Camera Operator
Jon Comerford
Casting
Alexandra Crepeau
Script Supervisor
Robert Daprato
Key Grip
Janet Gayford
Production Coordinator
Tony Hall
Production Designer
Ian Hendry
Sound Recordist
Jim Hopkins
Sound Supervisor
Dan Jansen
Technical Advisor
Maris H. Jansons
Director Of Photography
Carol Lavoie
Set Decorator
Stephen Lawrence
Editor
Wendy Hallam Martin
Assistant Editor
Rob Mcconnel
Music Supervisor
David Moxness
Gaffer
Susan Murdoch
Producer
Michael Murray
Technical Advisor
Greg O'hara
Transportation Coordinator
Allen Ormerod
Sound Mixer
Jeff Poulis
Property Master
Howard Rothschild
Assistant Director
Cathy Shibley
Hair Stylist
Gregory Sill
Music Supervisor
Nan Skiba
Unit Production Manager
Katherine Southern
Makeup Artist
Martin Walters
Assistant Director
Patrick Williams
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story, Dan Jansen Story, The, Fall and Rise: The Dan Jansen Story
Genre
Biography
Sports
Release Date
1996
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States February 14, 1996
Completed shooting December 29, 1995.
Began shooting December 4, 1995.
Previous titles: "Fall and Rise: The Dan Jansen Story" and "The Dan Jansen Story."
