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Sam's Son( 1984)

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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.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Eli Wallach

      Sam Orowitz

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      Anne Jackson

      Harriet Orowitz

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      Michael Landon

      Gene Orman

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      Timothy Patrick Murphy

      Gene Orowitz

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      Hallie Todd

      Cathy Stanton

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      Jonna Lee

      Bonnie Barnes

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      Howard Witt

      Cy Martin

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      William Boyett

      Coach Sutter

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      John Walcutt

      Ronnie Morgan

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      David Lloyd Nelson

      Lonnie Morgan

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      William Bassett

      Mr. Turner

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      Harvey Gold

      Jake Bellow

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      James Karen

      Mr. Collins

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      David Wakefield

      Buddy

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      Martin Rudy

      Dr. Warren

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      Montana Smoyer

      Maxine Wagner

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      Gavin Mooney

      Police Officer

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      Barbara Collentine

      Miss Bass

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      Phil Proctor

      Art Fisher

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      Buck Young

      Marv Gates

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      Herb Mitchell

      Coach Diener

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      Dave Morick

      Field Judge

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      Robert Balderson

      Track Official

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      Kurt Smildsin

      2nd Track Official

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      Kathleen Coyne

      Cathy Orman

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      B.J. Turner

      Customer #1

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      Mickey Morton

      Customer #2

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      Michael Griswold

      Cathy Stanton's Father

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      Dave Adams

      Truck Driver

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      Casey Erickson

      Harold

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      Randy Faustino

      Tony

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      Laurie Blower

      Car Hop

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      Sarah Buxton

      Cheerleader #1

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      Sherri Sperling

      Cheerleader #2

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      Lynn Banashek

      Cheerleader #3

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      Laura Kamins

      Cheerleader #4

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      Matt Beck

      Boy #1

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      Brad Cowgill

      Boy #2

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      Chad Cowgill

      Boy #3

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      David LeBell

      Track Competitor

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      William Winckler

      Student (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • male with long hair
    • javelin
    • based on true story
    • family
    • semi autobiographical