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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod)

Gavin MacLeod (The Love Boat) plays the title character in this faith-based family film for all ages. It is 1970 and best buddies Dustin, Albert and Mark are three 12-year-olds looking forward to a summer of fun. Dustin has a crush on Tanya and wants to ask her out on a first date, but his friends aren't much help, offering some terrible (and hilarious) advice. Complicating matters is Nick, the town bully, who also likes Tanya. Dustin meets 74-year-old Jonathan Sperry, and his reclusive neighbor Mr. Barnes. What happens that summer will change each of them forever in this touching multigenerational tale of first love and life lessons.

Rich Christiano (Time Changer, Unidentified) has produced his latest film entitled, THE SECRETS OF JONATHAN SPERRY. This feature length movie features actors Gavin MacLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Robert Guillaume, and Frankie Ryan Manriquez in the lead roles.

The Sperry movie OPENED in theaters September 18, 2009.

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The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry - Trailer

Jonathan Sperry and the boys.

Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod)

Jonathan Sperry movie Links.

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ABC News: Video all about the movie! by ABC.
abcnews.go.com: Mentions the movie along with Fireproof!
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry: A new family movie coming March 6, 2009. You don't have to worry about violence, language, or nudity. It won't embarress you in front of your kids or your mom. Great story.
"What he teaches them... will last forever."
Video Message from Gavin and Rich!: Prescreening talk about the movie.
A Review of the Movie (by thenose glows): "I recently had the opportunity to view Rich Christiano's The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival and was delighted at how well it turned out. The film follows an older Christian man..." See More
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry "Wrap" Up Blog: They say time flies when you're having fun, and I think someone was onto something when they spoke those words. As I look at my last post...
Rich Christiano (Director) Interview: Director Rich Christiano has been involved in Christian filmmaking for over twenty years.

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry - Movie Clip

"Dustin, Albert, Mark" - Fishing

The Boys

What people are saying!

"You did a fabulous job in every aspect of this movie. This is a must watch film for every family and a must use film for every believer to take their neighbors, friends, etc. to in hopes they will find Christ"
-Phil Newberry, Student Pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" is one of the best movies I have experienced. This film has a powerful and compelling message, and the acting and production is of high caliber."
-Pastor Jim Chase, Forks Assembly of God, Forks, WA

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is a heartwarming experience for the entire family.
-Pat Boone, Actor

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is one of the most touching films ever! It presents the gospel of Jesus Christ in a straight forward and inspiring manner. A must for everybody."
-Chris Cambas, Pastor, Tampa Bay Christian Counseling Center, Tampa, FL

Dr. Wayne Barber on The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

TWWSTUDIOS EPK of a HOSFU Interview

Movies by Rich Christiano

Time Changer

Unidentified (Widescreen...

End of the Harvest

The Appointment

Second Glance

Tanya (Bailey Garno)

Dustin (Jansen Panettiere)

Albert (Frankie Ryan Manriquez)

Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod)

Jonathan and Dustin

Bully Problems

Jonathan

Robert Guillaume

Chad Gundersen, Robert Guillaume & Mary Jean Bentley. (March 2008) Set of the Sperry Movie.

Mary Jean McAdams

Mary Jean McAdams (Dustin's Mom)

Gavin MacLeod recently stated. "I want you to know that I have been acting for over 60 years. I made my first movie in the 1950's and have worked with some of the biggest stars in the history of show business: Cary Grant, Gregory Peck , Steve McQueen, Tony Curtis, Clint Eastwood, Bing Crosby, the list goes on and on. I also had the opportunity to be in two of the most popular TV shows ever playing a newsman in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the captain of The Love Boat. However, the biggest honor I have ever had was to play the role of Jonathan Sperry in this simple, but special film. This film is the most meaningful project I have ever been involved with because I know that it pleases the Lord and HE will use it to encourage and hopefully change lives."

Review Here: Christianpost.com

The Cast

Photo: Rich Christiano (Director) on the right and his twin brother Dave on the left, with Jansen Panettiere (Dustin) in the center:

Gavin MacLeod ... Jonathan Sperry
Robert Guillaume ... Mr. Barnes
Jansen Panettiere ... Dustin
Frankie Ryan Manriquez ... Albert
Allen Isaacson ... Mark
Bailey Garno ... Tanya
Taylor Boggan ... Nick
Mary Jean McAdams ... Mrs. Sharp
Kristina Jewell ... Sally
Eva Mancarella ... Girl in diner
Peter Doyle ... Preacher
Cameron Bloomer ... Roy
Dina Corsetti ... Waitress
Tommy Pasko ... Larry

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Gavin the actor.

Gavin MacLeod known well from the hit show "The Love Boat" - was also in "Time Changer" a 2002 movie. A Bible professor from 1890 comes forward in time to the present via a time machine and cannot believe the things that he sees! See more on Gavin:
Gavin on IMDB.com
Gavin on Wikipedia.org
Gavin on tbn.com

Gavin MacLeod also starred in "Time Changer"

Time Changer (2000 movie)

Comments: "I've watched it three times now and each time it moved me more then the 1st. My 5 children haven't stopped talking about it. Great movie." - Kiki Reid

"ONE OF THE TOP CHRISTIAN FILMS OF ALL TIME!!! When I saw this film, I had no expectations for it whatsoever. When it was over I said "Where did this come from?" It is a superb film with a jam up script, hollywood style special effects, just the right amount of comedy, and an awesome presentation of the Gospel. This is a "MUST HAVE" for your DVD collection. The DVD is packed with special features which is always an added bonus. Make no mistake this is not a "B" movie, it's first class from the first credit to the last." - Scott Cates
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