The Secret (1992 film)
1992 American television film
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The Secret is 1992 American made-for-television drama film starring Kirk Douglas and Jesse R. Tendler about a grandfather and his grandson who both struggle with dyslexia. The film originally aired on CBS on April 19, 1992.
GenreDrama
Written byCynthia A. Cherbak
Directed byKaren Arthur
StarringKirk Douglas
Bruce Boxleitner
Jesse R. Tendler
Brock Peters
Laura Harrington
Bruce Boxleitner
Jesse R. Tendler
Brock Peters
Laura Harrington
| The Secret | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Cynthia A. Cherbak |
| Directed by | Karen Arthur |
| Starring | Kirk Douglas Bruce Boxleitner Jesse R. Tendler Brock Peters Laura Harrington |
| Music by | Fred Karlin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Robert Halmi Sr. |
| Producers | Craig Anderson Gerrit van der Meer |
| Production locations | Boston Nova Scotia |
| Cinematography | Tom Neuwirth |
| Editor | Kathleen Korth |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Production company | RHI Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | April 19, 1992 |
Plot
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 (Jesse R. Tendler) has the same difficulties.[1]
Awards
- Nominated: Young Artist Award: Best Young Actor in a film made for television
