Sam's Son (1984)
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.
Director: Michael Landon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: August 17, 1984
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
- Howard Witt - Cy Martin
- William Boyett - Coach Sutter
- John Walcutt - Ronnie Morgan
- David Lloyd Nelson - Lonnie Morgan
Screenplay
- Michael Landon (Screenplay)
Production: Worldvision Enterprises, Michael Landon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
male with long hair, javelin, based on true story, family, semi autobiographical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sam's Son about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sam's Son?
- Sam's Son was directed by Michael Landon.
- Who stars in Sam's Son?
- Sam's Son stars Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Michael Landon, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd, Jonna Lee.
- How long is Sam's Son?
- Sam's Son has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Sam's Son?
- Sam's Son is a Drama film.
- Where was Sam's Son produced?
- Sam's Son was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sam's Son?
- The themes of Sam's Son include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.