The Secret Path
1999, English. Directed by Bruce Pittman.
14-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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Bruce PittmanDirector
- Della ReeseHoney
- Ossie DavisToo Tall
- Crystal BernardMarie Foley
- Madeline ZimaJo Ann Foley (age 14)
- Yvonne ZimaJo Ann (age 7)
- Ron WhiteHank Foley
- Yolanda KingMs. Evelyn
- Brenda BazinetGrandma Foley
- William GreenblattBobby Foley (child)
- Lynda Mason GreenJoAnn age 40
- David RoemmeleBobby age 15
- Zachary BennettYoung Paul
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1999
- Country
- United States of America
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The Secret Path runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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The Secret Path isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Path?
If you liked The Secret Path, try Girl in the Box, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Cheaters.
Who directed The Secret Path?
The Secret Path (1999) was directed by Bruce Pittman and stars Della Reese, Ossie Davis, Crystal Bernard.