The Secret Path 1999
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56 Reviews
68%
Gummy
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Splat14-year-old Jo Ann Foley lives in squalor in a rural Southern community during World War II. Abused by her bootlegging grandfather Hank, Jo Ann has, like her mother Marie, been forced into a life of prostitution. Periodically escaping her miserable existence, Jo Ann finds comfort, security, and genuine love with a poor but proud African American couple: Honey and Too Tall.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Honey
as Too Tall
as Marie Foley
as Jo Ann Foley (age 14)
as Jo Ann (age 7)
as Hank Foley
as Ms. Evelyn
as Grandma Foley
as Bobby Foley (child)
as JoAnn age 40
Director:
Writer:
Quinton Peeples, Bill C. Davis, Rose Mary Evans
Stars:
Della Reese, Ossie Davis, Crystal Bernard, Madeline Zima, Yvonne Zima, Ron White, Yolanda King, Brenda Bazinet, William Greenblatt, Lynda Mason Green,
Genres:
Drama,TV Movie
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
98 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Secret Path
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
BCD
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Cast
as Honey
as Too Tall
as Marie Foley
as Jo Ann Foley (age 14)
as Jo Ann (age 7)
as Hank Foley
as Ms. Evelyn
as Grandma Foley
as Bobby Foley (child)
as JoAnn age 40
as Bobby age 15
as Young Paul
as Dr. Joe
as Lydia
as Karl
as School Teacher
as Sheriff
as Elizabeth
as Bully
as Gospel Singer
as Gospel Singer
as Gospel Singer
as Lydia's Friend
as Older Paul
as Drunk
as Soldier
as Gospel singer
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