The Secret (1992 film)

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The Secret
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GenreDrama
Written byCynthia A. Cherbak
Directed by Karen Arthur
Starring Kirk Douglas
Bruce Boxleitner
Jesse R. Tendler
Brock Peters
Laura Harrington
Music by Fred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerRobert Halmi Sr.
ProducersCraig Anderson
Gerrit van der Meer
Production locations Boston
Nova Scotia
CinematographyTom Neuwirth
Editor Kathleen Korth
Running time120 minutes
Production company RHI Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseApril 19, 1992 (1992-04-19)

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.

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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]

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References

  1. O'Connor, John J. (April 17, 1992). "A Cold-War Couple with a Couple of Peculiarities". The New York Times.