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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.”
6.5 / 10• 1984• 1h 44m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Eli Wallach
Sam Orowitz
Lead
Anne Jackson
Harriet Orowitz
Michael Landon
Gene Orman
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Gene Orowitz
Hallie Todd
Cathy Stanton
Jonna Lee
Bonnie Barnes
HW
Howard Witt
Cy Martin
William Boyett
Coach Sutter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Landon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sam's Son is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
