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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

What he teaches you...will last forever.

Genres

DramaFamily

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The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

Others

Budget

$1000000

Revenue

$1169828

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

27 April 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod

Jonathan Sperry

Jansen Panettiere

Jansen Panettiere

Dustin

Frankie Ryan Manriquez

Frankie Ryan Manriquez

Albert

Allen Isaacson

Allen Isaacson

Mark

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Mr. Barnes

Bailey Garno

Bailey Garno

Tanya

Taylor Boggan

Taylor Boggan

Nick

Mary Jean Bentley

Mary Jean Bentley

Dustin's mother

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