Sam's Son(1984)
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.
Movie: Sam's Son
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Sam Orowitz
Harriet Orowitz
Gene Orman
Gene Orowitz
Cathy Stanton
Bonnie Barnes
Coach Sutter
Ronnie Morgan
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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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1984-08-17
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5.9
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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.
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