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The Secret is 1992 television film aired on television on 19 April 1992 about a grandfather and his grandson who both struggle with dyslexia. Filmed in Nova Scotia, the film stars Kirk Douglas as the owner of a store who has difficulty with reading and writing, a fact which he hides from everyone. This changes when he realizes his grandson, Danny suffers from the same difficulties.
Original Release
04/19/1992
US Release
04/19/1992
Cast
Name | Character |
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Kirk Douglas | Grandpa Mike Dunmore |
Bruce Boxleitner | Patrick Dunmore |
Brock Peters | Thurgood 'Uncle T.' Carver III |
Laura Harrington | Meredith Dunmore |
Jesse R. Tendler | Grandson Danny Dunmore |
Anne Twomey | Dr. Meyers |
Kathleen McNenny | Mrs. Norell |
Stanley Anderson | Pete (Voter) |
Skipp Sudduth | Jack (Voter) |
John Christopher Jones | Link |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Kirk Douglas | Grandpa Mike Dunmore |
Bruce Boxleitner | Patrick Dunmore |
Brock Peters | Thurgood 'Uncle T.' Carver III |
Laura Harrington | Meredith Dunmore |
Jesse R. Tendler | Grandson Danny Dunmore |
Anne Twomey | Dr. Meyers |
Kathleen McNenny | Mrs. Norell |
Stanley Anderson | Pete (Voter) |
Skipp Sudduth | Jack (Voter) |
John Christopher Jones | Link |
Richard Paul Cockayne | Billy |
Richard Donat | Shane |
Jeremy Akerman | Benson |
Linda Watters | Receptionist |
Patrizia Quas | Waitress |
Evelyn Garbary | Millie |
Keith Brava | Trainman |
Bentley | Self |
Hank White | Dr. Anderson |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Robert Halmi Sr. | Executive Producer |
Craig Anderson | Producer |
Gerrit van der Meer | Producer |