Sam's Son (1984)

08/17/1984 (US) • 1h 44m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Eli Wallach

Sam Orowitz

Anne Jackson

Harriet Orowitz

Michael Landon

Gene Orman

Hallie Todd

Cathy Stanton

Jonna Lee

Bonnie Barnes

Howard Witt

Cy Martin

William Boyett

Coach Sutter

John Walcutt

Ronnie Morgan


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

male with long hair

javelin

based on true story

family

semi autobiographical

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