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Sam's Son

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, August 17 1984
40 years ago
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Portrait of Eli WallachEli Wallach
Eli Wallach was
68 in Sam's Son
as 'Sam Orowitz'.
Tue, Dec 07 1915 –
Tue, Jun 24 2014
Portrait of Anne JacksonAnne Jackson
Anne Jackson was
58 in Sam's Son
as 'Harriet Orowitz'.
Thu, Sep 03 1925 –
Tue, Apr 12 2016
Portrait of Michael LandonMichael Landon
Michael Landon was
47 in Sam's Son
as 'Gene Orman'.
Sat, Oct 31 1936 –
Mon, Jul 01 1991
Portrait of Timothy Patrick MurphyTimothy Patrick Murphy
Timothy Patrick Murphy was
24 in Sam's Son
as 'Gene Orowitz'.
Tue, Nov 03 1959 –
Tue, Dec 06 1988
Portrait of Hallie ToddHallie Todd
Hallie Todd was
22 in Sam's Son
as 'Cathy Stanton'.
Sun, Jan 07 1962
Portrait of Jonna LeeJonna Lee
Jonna Lee was
20 in Sam's Son
as 'Bonnie Barnes'.
Wed, Nov 06 1963
Portrait of Howard WittHoward Witt
Howard Witt was
52 in Sam's Son
as 'Cy Martin'.
Sun, Mar 13 1932 –
Wed, Jun 21 2017
Portrait of William BoyettWilliam Boyett
William Boyett was
57 in Sam's Son
as 'Coach Sutter'.
Mon, Jan 03 1927 –
Mon, Dec 20 2004
Portrait of John WalcuttJohn Walcutt
John Walcutt was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Ronnie Morgan'.
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Portrait of David Lloyd NelsonDavid Lloyd Nelson
David Lloyd Nelson was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Lonnie Morgan'.
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Portrait of William BassettWilliam Bassett
William Bassett was
48 in Sam's Son
as 'Mr. Turner'.
Sat, Dec 28 1935
Portrait of Harvey GoldHarvey Gold
Harvey Gold was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Jake Bellow'.
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Portrait of James KarenJames Karen
James Karen was
60 in Sam's Son
as 'Mr. Collins'.
Wed, Nov 28 1923 –
Tue, Oct 23 2018
Portrait of David WakefieldDavid Wakefield
David Wakefield was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Buddy'.
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Portrait of Martin RudyMartin Rudy
Martin Rudy was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Dr. Warren'.
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Portrait of Montana SmoyerMontana Smoyer
Montana Smoyer was
59 in Sam's Son
as 'Maxine Wagner'.
Thu, Nov 27 1924 –
Thu, Dec 16 2004
Portrait of Gavin MooneyGavin Mooney
Gavin Mooney was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Police Officer'.
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Portrait of Barbara CollentineBarbara Collentine
Barbara Collentine was
60 in Sam's Son
as 'Miss Bass'.
Tue, Jun 17 1924
Portrait of Phil ProctorPhil Proctor
Phil Proctor was
44 in Sam's Son
as 'Art Fisher'.
Sun, Jul 28 1940
Portrait of Buck YoungBuck Young
Buck Young was
63 in Sam's Son
as 'Marv Gates'.
Sat, Aug 06 1921 –
Fri, Feb 04 2000
Portrait of Herb MitchellHerb Mitchell
Herb Mitchell was
47 in Sam's Son
as 'Coach Diener'.
Fri, Jun 18 1937 –
Tue, Jan 04 2011
Portrait of Dave MorickDave Morick
Dave Morick was
49 in Sam's Son
as 'Field Judge'.
Thu, Nov 15 1934 –
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Portrait of Robert BaldersonRobert Balderson
Robert Balderson was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Track Official'.
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Portrait of Kurt SmildsinKurt Smildsin
Kurt Smildsin was
>> in Sam's Son
as '2nd Track Official'.
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Portrait of Kathleen CoyneKathleen Coyne
Kathleen Coyne was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Cathy Orman'.
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Portrait of B.J. TurnerB.J. Turner
B.J. Turner was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Customer #1'.
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Portrait of Mickey MortonMickey Morton
Mickey Morton was
57 in Sam's Son
as 'Customer #2'.
Tue, Mar 08 1927 –
Sun, Aug 08 1993
Portrait of Michael GriswoldMichael Griswold
Michael Griswold was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Cathy Stanton's Father'.
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Portrait of Dave AdamsDave Adams
Dave Adams was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Truck Driver'.
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Portrait of Casey EricksonCasey Erickson
Casey Erickson was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Harold'.
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Portrait of Randy FaustinoRandy Faustino
Randy Faustino was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Tony'.
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Portrait of Laurie BlowerLaurie Blower
Laurie Blower was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Car Hop'.
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Portrait of Sarah BuxtonSarah Buxton
Sarah Buxton was
19 in Sam's Son
as 'Cheerleader #1'.
Tue, Mar 23 1965
Portrait of Sherri SperlingSherri Sperling
Sherri Sperling was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Cheerleader #2'.
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Portrait of Lynn BanashekLynn Banashek
Lynn Banashek was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Cheerleader #3'.
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Portrait of Laura KaminsLaura Kamins
Laura Kamins was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Cheerleader #4'.
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Portrait of Matt BeckMatt Beck
Matt Beck was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Boy #1'.
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Portrait of Brad CowgillBrad Cowgill
Brad Cowgill was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Boy #2'.
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Portrait of Chad CowgillChad Cowgill
Chad Cowgill was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Boy #3'.
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Portrait of David LeBellDavid LeBell
David LeBell was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Track Competitor'.
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Portrait of William WincklerWilliam Winckler
William Winckler was
>> in Sam's Son
as 'Student (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Michael LandonMichael Landon
Michael Landon was
47 in Sam's Son
as 'Director, Screenplay'
Sat, Oct 31 1936 –
Mon, Jul 01 1991