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  2. Jun 18, 2012 · Sean Penn ‘s “The Pledge” begins when it seems his protagonist’s career is ending. Jack Nicholson plays Jerry Black, a Nevada police detective whose retirement party is interrupted by news of the brutal murder of a young girl.

  3. Jan 19, 2001 · Sean Penn‘s “The Pledge” begins as a police story and spirals down into madness. It provides Jack Nicholson with one of his best roles in recent years, as a retired cop who makes a promise and tries to keep it.

  4. If you're looking for a fast-paced thriller, avoid this movie. But if you're into seeing an intense character study bolstered by impressive acting and clever directing (kudos, Sean Penn), you've come to the right place. I read one IMDB review calling this film Nicholson's worst ever.

  5. On the day of his retirement, detective Jerry Black (Jack Nicholson) accepts a gift -- an airline ticket to Mexico. But when the body of a murdered eight-year-old girl is discovered in the ...

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  6. Oct 8, 2001 · "The Pledge" is a raven-black tale with oppressive atmospherics, and the performances he draws, not only from Nicholson, but from wife Robin Wright Penn (as Nicholson's squeeze) and Mickey Rourke...

  7. The Pledge received mainly positive reviews from critics. The film has a score of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 124 reviews, with an average rating of 6.88/10. The critical consensus states: "Though its subject matter is grim and may make viewers queasy, The Pledge features an excellent, subtle performance by Jack Nicholson."

  8. The Pledge: Directed by Sean Penn. With Patricia Clarkson, Beau Daniels, Benicio Del Toro, Dale Dickey. A retiring police detective pledges to catch the killer of a young child.

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