The Secret

The Secret

Mike Dunmore spent his entire life in the dark. Now his grandson is going to show him the light.

1992 · 120 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, TV Movie

Mostly on account of a pride struggle, Mike Dunmore has lived his whole life keeping a secret which he believed would only cause shame if it came to light. Personal relationships with his son Patrick have been strained as a result. The only ones who ever knew anything about it were his deceased wife and his best friend, Thurgood who he works with, who both agreed to help keep it covered up for him as long as they could. However, when his treasured grandson begins experiencing the same problems, Mike realizes that he can't hide his secret any longer, or if he tried to, it would be most difficult. Even more so when he is endorsed and volunteers to run as a candidate for local election.

Directed by Karen Arthur · Written by Cynthia A. Cherbak

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Kirk Douglas Grandpa Mike Dunmore
Bruce Boxleitner Patrick Dunmore
Laura Harrington Meredith Dunmore
Brock Peters Thurgood 'Uncle T.' Carver III
Jesse R. Tendler Grandson Danny Dunmore
Susan Thompson Graham Sailing Instructor
Kathleen McNenny Mrs. Norell
Stanley Anderson Pete
Skipp Sudduth Jack
John Christopher Jones Link
Richard Donat Shane

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