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Sam's Son

Sam's Son

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Sam's Son
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1984-08-17
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Worldvision Enterprises, Michael Landon Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2693
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

as Sam Orowitz

Anne Jackson

Anne Jackson

as Harriet Orowitz

Michael Landon

Michael Landon

as Gene Orman

Timothy Patrick Murphy

Timothy Patrick Murphy

as Gene Orowitz

Hallie Todd

Hallie Todd

as Cathy Stanton

Jonna Lee

Jonna Lee

as Bonnie Barnes

Howard Witt

Howard Witt

as Cy Martin

William Boyett

William Boyett

as Coach Sutter

John Walcutt

John Walcutt

as Ronnie Morgan

David Lloyd Nelson

David Lloyd Nelson

as Lonnie Morgan

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Keywords

male with long hairjavelinbased on true storyfamilysemi autobiographical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sam's Son?

Sam's Son is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1984-08-17.

Who are the main actors in Sam's Son?

The main cast includes Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Michael Landon, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd, .

Where can I watch Sam's Son online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Sam's Son is available.

Is Sam's Son based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Sam's Son?

Sam's Son has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Sam's Son?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Sam's Son?

The soundtrack was composed by Worldvision Enterprises, Michael Landon Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Sam's Son filmed?

Sam's Son was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Sam's Son?

The total runtime of Sam's Son is 104 minutes.

Is Sam's Son suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Sam's Son?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Sam's Son.

Does Sam's Son have a post-credit scene?

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