Sam's Son (1984)
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At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true.
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.
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Eli WallachSam Orowitz
Anne JacksonHarriet Orowitz
Michael LandonGene Orman
Timothy Patrick MurphyGene Orowitz
Hallie ToddCathy Stanton
Jonna LeeBonnie BarnesHoward WittCy Martin
William BoyettCoach Sutter
John WalcuttRonnie MorganDavid Lloyd NelsonLonnie Morgan
William BassettMr. TurnerHarvey GoldJake BellowKeywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFamily · Javelin · Male With Long HairDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference398680Actor preference67671 · 165052 · 91670
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Frequently asked questions about Sam's Son
What is Sam's Son about?
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.
How long is Sam's Son?
Sam's Son has a runtime of 104 minutes.