Sam's Son
"At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true."
Originally released in 1984. Sam's Son is a drama film. directed by Michael Landon.
Starring Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, and Michael Landon
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Cy Martin
William Boyett
as Coach Sutter
John Walcutt
as Ronnie Morgan
David Lloyd Nelson
as Lonnie Morgan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Worldvision Enterprises
- Michael Landon Productions
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 ...
Who directed Sam's Son?
Sam's Son was directed by Michael Landon.
How long is Sam's Son?
Sam's Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Sam's Son released?
Sam's Son was released on August 17, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sam's Son?
The main cast of Sam's Son includes Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Michael Landon, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd.