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In 1970, 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry starts mentoring three boys--Dustin, Albert, and Mark--to follow the Lord.In 1970, 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry starts mentoring three boys--Dustin, Albert, and Mark--to follow the Lord.In 1970, 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry starts mentoring three boys--Dustin, Albert, and Mark--to follow the Lord.
Mary Jean Bentley
- Mrs. Sharp
- (as Mary Jean McAdams)
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- TriviaFinal film role for Gavin MacLeod, who plays Jonathan Sperry.
- GoofsWhen Mr. Sperry challenges the boys to form a chain stretching from a tree to a $5 bill he places on a picnic table (at around 1h), shots from behind the boys show half the table in sunlight, while the reverse shots (which had to be shot on a different day) show the table completely in shadows.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Comfort Zone: Mother God?! (2013)
- SoundtracksJackhammer
Performed by Howell-Freundlich Overdrive
Written by Jeffrey A. Freundlich and Jack Howell
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Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
I decided to give this movie a try and went in with an open mind. I usually love to watch scary movies, but some friends who I was with at the time aren't into scary movies and we went in to see Jonathan Sperry.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and really touched by this film. Gavin MacLeod did a wonderful job as well as the three boys who played friends in the movie, but I have to say one particular guy stood out in this movie for me. Taylor Boggan, the guy who played Nick the bully, did an amazing job. The emotions he displayed, especially the scene when he was in the bedroom crying to God to help him, brought out emotions in me I never knew I had. He made you feel the pain that his character was feeling, it was such a powerful scene for him to have pulled off beautifully. I know we will be seeing more of this kid, and he is going to be recognized very soon as the strong talented actor he is, he has a great future going for him.
This film whether you are religious or not, tugs at your heart, it makes you want to be a better person. It's a shame because I think a lot of people won't give this film a try because they will think of it as just some religious movie, but it is so much more than that. It is really a coming of age story about three boys, who are tormented by a bully, who is in so much pain emotionally that he takes it out on those around him. And in enters Jonathan Sperry, the one man who sees through his pain and helps him overcome it. He brings these boys together, through his love, patience and teachings, and in the end they are all a lot stronger and more forgiving of one another. This movie has everything, laughter, tears and excitement. I really am glad I decided to give this movie a try, it is well worth it!!!
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and really touched by this film. Gavin MacLeod did a wonderful job as well as the three boys who played friends in the movie, but I have to say one particular guy stood out in this movie for me. Taylor Boggan, the guy who played Nick the bully, did an amazing job. The emotions he displayed, especially the scene when he was in the bedroom crying to God to help him, brought out emotions in me I never knew I had. He made you feel the pain that his character was feeling, it was such a powerful scene for him to have pulled off beautifully. I know we will be seeing more of this kid, and he is going to be recognized very soon as the strong talented actor he is, he has a great future going for him.
This film whether you are religious or not, tugs at your heart, it makes you want to be a better person. It's a shame because I think a lot of people won't give this film a try because they will think of it as just some religious movie, but it is so much more than that. It is really a coming of age story about three boys, who are tormented by a bully, who is in so much pain emotionally that he takes it out on those around him. And in enters Jonathan Sperry, the one man who sees through his pain and helps him overcome it. He brings these boys together, through his love, patience and teachings, and in the end they are all a lot stronger and more forgiving of one another. This movie has everything, laughter, tears and excitement. I really am glad I decided to give this movie a try, it is well worth it!!!
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- Nov 28, 2009
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- Секрети Джонатана Сперрі
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- Budget
- $900,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,355,079
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $258,400
- Sep 20, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $1,355,079
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By what name was The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) officially released in Canada in English?
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