Sam's Son (1984)

  • PG
  • 08/17/1984 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 44m

At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true.

Overview

Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.

Michael Landon

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Eli Wallach's headshot

Eli Wallach

Sam Orowitz
Anne Jackson's headshot

Anne Jackson

Harriet Orowitz
Michael Landon's headshot

Michael Landon

Gene Orman
Timothy Patrick Murphy's headshot

Timothy Patrick Murphy

Gene Orowitz
Hallie Todd's headshot

Hallie Todd

Cathy Stanton
Jonna Lee's headshot

Jonna Lee

Bonnie Barnes
Howard Witt's headshot

Howard Witt

Cy Martin
William Boyett's headshot

William Boyett

Coach Sutter

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