Good Sam(1948)
He'll take the whole world...and you to his heart!
Good Sam Synopsis
Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.
Good Sam (1948) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Leo McCarey, released on September 1, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Ray Collins and Ruth Roman. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Leo McCarey
- Writers:
- Ken Englund, Leo McCarey, John D. Klorer
- Producers:
- Leo McCarey
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Production:
- Rainbow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Good Sam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Cooper
as Sam Clayton
Ann Sheridan
as Lucille 'Lu' Clayton
Ray Collins
as Rev. Daniels
Ruth Roman
as Ruthie
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Chloe
Edmund Lowe
as H.C. Borden
Clinton Sundberg
as Mr. Nelson
Joan Lorring
as Shirley Mae
Minerva Urecal
as Mrs. Nelson
William Frawley
as Tom
Irving Bacon
as Tramp
Todd Karns
as Joe Adams
Key crew
Directed by Leo McCarey, written by Ken Englund, Leo McCarey and John D. Klorer, produced by Leo McCarey.
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Good Sam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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Good Sam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Good Sam online?
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Good Sam (1948) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Good Sam?
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The main cast of Good Sam (1948) includes Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Ray Collins, Ruth Roman and Louise Beavers. The film was directed by Leo McCarey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Good Sam released?
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Good Sam was released on September 1, 1948 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Good Sam worth watching?
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Good Sam (1948) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.