Sam's Son (1984)
1h 44m
Running Time
August 17, 1984Release Date
Sam's Son (1984)
1h 44m
Running Time
August 17, 1984Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Eli Wallach
Sam Orowitz
Anne Jackson
Harriet Orowitz
Michael Landon
Gene Orman / Director / Screenplay
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Gene Orowitz
Hallie Todd
Cathy Stanton
Clyde Hayes
Robert Woods
Jonna Lee
Bonnie Barnes
Howard Witt
Cy Martin
William Boyett
Coach Sutter
John Walcutt
Ronnie Morgan
David Lloyd Nelson
Lonnie Morgan
William Bassett
Mr. Turner
Harvey Gold
Jake Bellow
James Karen
Mr. Collins
David Wakefield
Buddy
Kent McCray
Producer
Martin Rudy
Dr. Warren
David Rose
Composer
Montana Smoyer
Maxine Wagner
Ted Voigtlander
Cinematographer
John Loeffler
Editor
Gavin Mooney
Police Officer
Barbara Collentine
Miss Bass
Phil Proctor
Art Fisher
Buck Young
Marv Gates
Herb Mitchell
Coach Diener
Dave Morick
Field Judge
Robert Balderson
Track Official
Kurt Smildsin
2nd Track Official
Kathleen Coyne
Cathy Orman
B.J. Turner
Customer #1
Mickey Morton
Customer #2
Michael Griswold
Cathy Stanton's Father
Dave Adams
Truck Driver
Casey Erickson
Harold
Randy Faustino
Tony
Laurie Blower
Car Hop
Sarah Buxton
Cheerleader #1
Sherri Sperling
Cheerleader #2
Lynn Banashek
Cheerleader #3
Laura Kamins
Cheerleader #4
Matt Beck
Boy #1
Brad Cowgill
Boy #2
Chad Cowgill
Boy #3
David LeBell
Track Competitor
William Winckler
Student (uncredited)
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 17, 1984
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 44m
Content RatingPG
Filming LocationsCalifornia, United States
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
javelin
male with long hair
family
based on a true story
semi autobiographical
Wiki.
Sam's Son is a 1984 American semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Michael Landon loosely based on his early life and is also the only feature film made by him. The film stars Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd, Jonna Lee, James Karen, and Landon in a cameo. The film was produced independently by Landon and released by Utah-based distributor Invictus Entertainment.
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