The Secret (1992 film)

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.

The Secret
GenreDrama
Written byCynthia A. Cherbak
Directed byKaren Arthur
StarringKirk Douglas
Bruce Boxleitner
Jesse R. Tendler
Brock Peters
Laura Harrington
Music byFred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer(s)Craig Anderson
Gerrit van der Meer
Production location(s)Boston
Nova Scotia
CinematographyTom Neuwirth
Editor(s)Kathleen Korth
Running time120 minutes
Production company(s)RHI Entertainment
DistributorCBS
Release
Original networkCBS
Picture formatColor
Audio formatStereo
Original release
  • April 19, 1992 (1992-04-19)

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) suffers from the same difficulties.[1]

Awards

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See also

  • List of artistic depictions of dyslexia

References


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