Mandie and the Secret Tunnel (2009)

In 1899, Mandie's life changes when her Cherokee friends help her escape to a mansion that holds the hidden secrets of her past and the key to her future.

Directors:

Joy Chapman, Owen Smith

Writers:

Joy Chapman, Owen Smith,

Stars:

Dean Jones, Lexi Johnson, William Smith Yelton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dean Jones	...	Jason Bond
Lexi Johnson	...	Amanda / Mandie Shaw
William Smith Yelton	...	Joe Woodard
Amanda Waters	...	Polly
Gezell Fleming	...	Aunt Lou
Adam Boyer	...	Jim Shaw
Angela Oberer	...	Etta Shaw
Martin Thompson	...	Zach Hughes
Shayne Kohout	...	Gaynelle Snow
Dave Blamy	...	Bayne Locke
Brandi Nicole Feemster	...	Liza
Craig Reuben	...	Uncle Ned
Mary McQuaig	...	Young Mandie
Steven St. Gelais	...	Young Joe
Lauren Gibson	...	Young Irene

Storyline

In 1899, Mandie's life changes when her Cherokee friends help her escape to a mansion that holds the hidden secrets of her past and the key to her future.

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Plot Keywords:

mansion | animal attack | on the run | husband wife relationship | 1890s | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Mystery

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Blue Ridge Parkway, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lost World Pictures, Charley Gap Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Snowball the cat actually belongs to Owen Smith (writer/director).

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Goofs

When Zach arrives at the mansion, he's covered with cat hair, but immediately after coming inside, it's instantly gone from his clothing.

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Connections

Followed by Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011)

User Reviews

The Story, Performers and Imagery were Magical

More than a typical family film, this is one of the highest quality "small studio" films I have ever viewed. Providing an excellent blend of history, drama, mystery and a touch of humor. It is a G-rated movie that is highly entertaining for both children and adults.

The producers used rich Imagery and Lighting to heighten the viewer's interest and intrigue, whenever they focused on Mandie during the flashback scenes when the "Indian Story" was being told.

An absolutely outstanding performance was given by Lexi Johnson (who played Mandie, both in this movie and in the first sequel). Her prior experience as a child actor can be seen in both the attention to detail and nuanced expressions she brought to this role.

The entire cast and production deserve much credit for a great effort.