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Sam's Son

PG19841h 44mMichael Landon
IMDb 6.2

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"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.

Drama
Male With Long HairJavelinBased On True StoryFamilySemi Autobiographical

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What is Sam's Son (1984) 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 stars in Sam's Son?

Sam's Son stars Eli Wallach (Sam Orowitz), Anne Jackson (Harriet Orowitz), Michael Landon (Gene Orman), Timothy Patrick Murphy (Gene Orowitz), Hallie Todd (Cathy Stanton). The film was directed by Michael Landon.

How long is Sam's Son?

Sam's Son has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is Sam's Son worth watching?

Sam's Son holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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