Samantha
Synopsis
A young woman sets out to find her birth parents when she finds out that she is adopted.
Top Cast
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Martha Plimpton
Samantha
Dermot Mulroney
Henry
Héctor Elizondo
Walter
Mary Kay Place
Marilyn
Ione Skye
Elaine
Marvin Silbersher
Milos
I.M. Hobson
Father O'Rourke
Maryedith Burrell
Charlotte Otto
Robert Picardo
Neil Otto
Shay Astar
Young Samantha
Cameron Williams
Young Henry
Dody Goodman
Mrs. Higgins
Randy Pelish
Ed Perlmutter
Sandra Kinder
Phyllis Perlmutter
Jack Blessing
Herman Hathaway
Earl Boen
Support Group Leader
Lora Staley
TV Reporter
Karie Prescott
Quartet Violist
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen La Rocque
- Screenplay & Story
- John Golden, Stephen La Rocque
- Original Score
- Joel McNeely
- Original Title
- Samantha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Planet Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen La Rocque
John Golden, Stephen La Rocque
Joel McNeely
Joey Forsyte
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Alan Somers, Martin F. Gold, Donald P. Borchers
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen La Rocque
Director
John Golden
Writer
Stephen La Rocque
Writer
Donald P. Borchers
Producer
Joel McNeely
Original Music Composer
Joey Forsyte
Director of Photography
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Editor
Deborah Raymond
Production Design
Dorian Vernacchio
Production Design
Stephen M. Chudej
Costume Design
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
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 Samantha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samantha about?
A young woman sets out to find her birth parents when she finds out that she is adopted.
Who directed Samantha?
Samantha was directed by Stephen La Rocque.
Who stars in Samantha?
The principal cast of Samantha includes Martha Plimpton, Dermot Mulroney, Héctor Elizondo, Mary Kay Place, Ione Skye.
When was Samantha released and how long is it?
Samantha was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Samantha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samantha was composed by Joel McNeely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samantha?
Samantha holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).