Movie: Sam's Son

Top 10 Billed Cast

Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach

Sam Orowitz

Anne Jackson
Anne Jackson

Harriet Orowitz

Michael Landon
Michael Landon

Gene Orman

Timothy Patrick Murphy
Timothy Patrick Murphy

Gene Orowitz

Hallie Todd
Hallie Todd

Cathy Stanton

Jonna Lee
Jonna Lee

Bonnie Barnes

Howard Witt
Howard Witt

Cy Martin

William Boyett
William Boyett

Coach Sutter

John Walcutt
John Walcutt

Ronnie Morgan

David Lloyd Nelson
David Lloyd Nelson

Lonnie Morgan

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1984-08-17

  • Average

    5.9

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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