Promised Land is a 2012 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand, Rosemarie DeWitt and Hal Holbrook. Promised Land (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "Treme" Promised Land (TV Episode 2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Promised Land (2012) Plot. With Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, John Krasinski, Hal Holbrook. Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) ... take pride in the number of generations that have owned the land and fear that they will be unable to hold onto the land promised to their children. Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a …

A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources. Directed by Gus Van Sant. The screenplay is written by Damon and Krasinski based on a story by Dave Eggers .