The Secret Garden
“The timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope and love grow.”
Synopsis
When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she is sent back to England to live in a country mansion. The lord is a strange old man-- frail and deformed, immensely kind but so melancholy. She wishes to discover what has caused him so much sorrow and to bring joy back to the household. It all must have something to do with the screams and wails which echo through the house at night and no one wants to talk about.
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CBS promo The Secret Garden 1987
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Top Cast
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Gennie James
Mary Lennox
Barret Oliver
Dickon Sowerby
Jadrien Steele
Colin Craven
Michael Hordern
Ben Weatherstaff
Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Medlock
Derek Jacobi
Archibald Craven
Cassie Stuart
Martha Sowerby
Pat Heywood
Mrs. Sowerby
Alison Doody
Lilias
Edward Tudor-Pole
John the Footman
David Waller
Dr. Craven
Margaret Whiting
Nurse Boggs
Colin Firth
Adult Colin Craven
Irina Brook
Adult Mary
Stephen Dillane
Captain Lennox
Lucy Gutteridge
Mrs. Lennox
Julian Glover
Colonel McGraw
Philip Locke
Pitcher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Grint
- Screenplay & Story
- Blanche Hanalis, Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Original Score
- Frédéric Chopin, John Cameron
- Original Title
- The Secret Garden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Rosemont Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Grint
Blanche Hanalis, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frédéric Chopin, John Cameron
Robert Paynter
Keith Palmer
Steve Lanning, Norman Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
Blanche Hanalis
Writer
Alan Grint
Director
Keith Palmer
Editor
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Steve Lanning
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Garden
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What is The Secret Garden about?
When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she is sent back to England to live in a country mansion. The lord is a strange old man-- frail and deformed, immensely kind but so melancholy. She wishes to discover what has caused him so much sorrow and to bring joy back to the household. It all must have something to do with the screams and wails which echo through the house at night and no one wants to talk about.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden was directed by Alan Grint.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
The principal cast of The Secret Garden includes Gennie James, Barret Oliver, Jadrien Steele, Michael Hordern, Billie Whitelaw.
When was The Secret Garden released and how long is it?
The Secret Garden was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Garden was composed by Frédéric Chopin, John Cameron.
Is The Secret Garden based on a book or true story?
The Secret Garden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frances Hodgson Burnett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).