The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
“What he teaches you...will last forever.”
2008•PG•1h 36m•6.9•Released
DramaFamily
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.
Director
Rich Christiano
Writer
Dave Christiano, Rich Christiano
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English, German, Portuguese
Studio
Christiano Film Group
Cast
Gavin MacLeod
Jonathan Sperry
Jansen Panettiere
Dustin
Frankie Ryan Manríquez
Albert
Allen Isaacson
Mark
Robert Guillaume
Mr. Barnes
Bailey Garno
Tanya
Taylor Boggan
Nick
Mary Jean Bentley
Dustin's mother
Production
Company
Christiano Film Group
Company
Five & Two Pictures
Producer
Rich Christiano
Producer
Chad Gundersen
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