Drama · United States of America · 1984 · 1h 44m

Sam's Son

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Director
Michael Landon
Cast
Eli Wallach as Sam Orowitz Anne Jackson as Harriet Orowitz Michael Landon as Gene Orman Timothy Patrick Murphy as Gene Orowitz Hallie Todd as Cathy Stanton Jonna Lee as Bonnie Barnes
Crew
Michael Landon — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
male with long hairjavelinbased on true storyfamilysemi autobiographical
Key Collaborators
Michael Landon Director Michael Landon Screenplay
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