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.”
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.
Top Cast
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Eli Wallach
Sam Orowitz
Anne Jackson
Harriet Orowitz
Michael Landon
Gene Orman
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Gene Orowitz
Hallie Todd
Cathy Stanton
Jonna Lee
Bonnie Barnes
Howard Witt
Cy Martin
William Boyett
Coach Sutter
John Walcutt
Ronnie Morgan
David Lloyd Nelson
Lonnie Morgan
William Bassett
Mr. Turner
Harvey Gold
Jake Bellow
James Karen
Mr. Collins
David Wakefield
Buddy
Martin Rudy
Dr. Warren
Montana Smoyer
Maxine Wagner
Gavin Mooney
Police Officer
Barbara Collentine
Miss Bass
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Landon
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Landon
- Original Title
- Sam's Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Worldvision Enterprises, Michael Landon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Landon
Michael Landon
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Landon
Director
Michael Landon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sam's Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 track team.
Who directed Sam's Son?
Sam's Son was directed by Michael Landon.
Who stars in Sam's Son?
The principal cast of Sam's Son includes Eli Wallach, Anne Jackson, Michael Landon, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Hallie Todd.
When was Sam's Son released and how long is it?
Sam's Son was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sam's Son?
Sam's Son holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).