The Secret Path 24 years old

A young girl stuck in a horrific cycle of familial violence finds the power to build her own future from the place she least suspected in an inspiring tale of friendship and devotion starring Ossie Davis and Della Reese, and directed by Bruce Pittman. For years Jo Ann Foley (Madeline Zima) has suffered under the cruel hand of her ruthless grandfather. A chance meeting with kindly neighbors Honey (Reese) and her husband Too Tall (Davis) finds things looking up, however, as the nurturing couple provides Jo Ann with the support needed to break free of her grandfather's tyrannical grip. As the future lies before her ready to be molded however she sees fit, Jo Ann must now find the courage to let go of the past and seek the redemption needed to start life anew.

Credits

The Secret Path Cast

Name Character
Yvonne Zima She was 10, now 35 years old as Jo Ann (age 7)
Madeline Zima She was 13, now 38 years old as Jo Ann Foley (age 14)
Della Reese She was 67, 86 years old when she died as Honey
Ossie Davis He was 81, 87 years old when he died as Too Tall

The Secret Path Crew

Name Department
Manfred Guthe as Director of Photography. He was 52 (now 77) years old Camera
Bruce Pittman as Director. He was 49 (now 74) years old Directing
Quinton Peeples as Teleplay. Writing
Georgina Yarhi as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Bill C. Davis as Teleplay. He was 47 (now 72) years old Writing
The Secret Path poster
The Secret Path (24 years)

  • Release day: Friday, April 02, 1999
  • Runtime: 98 minutes