Thursday's Child
Synopsis
Sam Alden is the 17-year-old high school star player in baseball who seems to have it all. However, his family notices that he is often bothered with fits of coughing. Worried, his parents decide to take him to the hospital, where they are shocked to find out that he has a life-threatening heart disease. Sam has trouble dealing with his illness, but he pretends to still be a joyful teenager to not have his parents worrying even more than they already do. His health is deteriorating, though, and it is eventually revealed that he needs a heart transplant if he wants to survive. This is the beginning of a long journey, which is mentally and physically exhausting. Sam has countless operations, and tests. The search for a donor seems endless to him. Even before the final operation, Sam is forced to deal with several setbacks in his life.
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Gena Rowlands
Victoria Alden
Rob Lowe
Sam Alden
Don Murray
Parker Alden
Jessica Walter
Roz Richardson
Tracey Gold
Alix
Glenn Morrissey
Pokie
Ken Stovitz
Charlie
Heidi Bohay
Ruthie
Elizabeth Keifer
Tina
Larry Poindexter
Malcolm
Robin Gammell
Dr. Schroeder
Alan Fudge
Dr. Baumbartner
Thomas Hill
Dr. Owens
Stephen Keep Mills
Dr. Reston
Curt Lowens
Dr. Wakely
Ryan MacDonald
Dr. Shumway
Janet MacLachlan
Nurse Judy
Lindy Nisbet
Portsmouth Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwen Bagni
- Original Title
- Thursday's Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Gwen Bagni
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowell Rich
Director
Gwen Bagni
Writer
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What is Thursday's Child about?
Sam Alden is the 17-year-old high school star player in baseball who seems to have it all. However, his family notices that he is often bothered with fits of coughing. Worried, his parents decide to take him to the hospital, where they are shocked to find out that he has a life-threatening heart disease. Sam has trouble dealing with his illness, but he pretends to still be a joyful teenager to not have his parents worrying even more than they already do. His health is deteriorating, though, and it is eventually revealed that he needs a heart transplant if he wants to survive. This is the beginning of a long journey, which is mentally and physically exhausting. Sam has countless operations, and tests. The search for a donor seems endless to him. Even before the final operation, Sam is forced to deal with several setbacks in his life.
Who directed Thursday's Child?
Thursday's Child was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in Thursday's Child?
The principal cast of Thursday's Child includes Gena Rowlands, Rob Lowe, Don Murray, Jessica Walter, Tracey Gold.
When was Thursday's Child released and how long is it?
Thursday's Child was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.