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.
Sam's Son Synopsis
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.
Sam's Son (1984) is a drama film directed by Michael Landon, released on August 17, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Michael Landon and Timothy Patrick Murphy. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Landon
- Writers:
- Michael Landon
- Production:
- Worldvision Enterprises, Michael Landon Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sam's Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eli Wallach
as Sam Orowitz
Anne Jackson
as Harriet Orowitz
Michael Landon
as Gene Orman
Timothy Patrick Murphy
as Gene Orowitz
Hallie Todd
as Cathy Stanton
Jonna Lee
as Bonnie Barnes
- Howard Witt
Howard Witt
as Cy Martin
William Boyett
as Coach Sutter
John Walcutt
as Ronnie Morgan
- David Lloyd Nelson
David Lloyd Nelson
as Lonnie Morgan
William Bassett
as Mr. Turner
- Harvey Gold
Harvey Gold
as Jake Bellow
Key crew
Directed by Michael Landon, written by Michael Landon.
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Sam's Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 5 ratings.
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Sam's Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sam's Son online?
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Who stars in Sam's Son?
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The main cast of Sam's Son (1984) includes Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Michael Landon, Timothy Patrick Murphy and Hallie Todd. The film was directed by Michael Landon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sam's Son released?
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Sam's Son was released on August 17, 1984 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Sam's Son worth watching?
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Sam's Son (1984) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.