Sam's Son (1984)

6.5/10 104 min Drama

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.

Cast

Eli Wallach

Sam Orowitz

Anne Jackson

Harriet Orowitz

Michael Landon

Gene Orman

Timothy Patrick Murphy

Gene Orowitz

Hallie Todd

Cathy Stanton

Jonna Lee

Bonnie Barnes

William Boyett

Coach Sutter

John Walcutt

Ronnie Morgan

William Bassett

Mr. Turner

James Karen

Mr. Collins

David Wakefield

Buddy

Phil Proctor

Art Fisher

Buck Young

Marv Gates

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