Sam's Son

Michael Landon
1984-08-17

At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true.
5.9
104 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Eli Wallach Sam Orowitz Unowned
Anne Jackson Harriet Orowitz Unowned
Michael Landon Gene Orman Unowned
Timothy Patrick Murphy Gene Orowitz Unowned
Hallie Todd Cathy Stanton Unowned
Jonna Lee Bonnie Barnes Unowned
Howard Witt Cy Martin Unowned
William Boyett Coach Sutter Unowned
John Walcutt Ronnie Morgan Unowned
David Lloyd Nelson Lonnie Morgan Unowned
William Bassett Mr. Turner Unowned
Harvey Gold Jake Bellow Unowned
James Karen Mr. Collins Unowned
David Wakefield Buddy Unowned
Martin Rudy Dr. Warren Unowned
Montana Smoyer Maxine Wagner Unowned
Gavin Mooney Police Officer Unowned
Barbara Collentine Miss Bass Unowned
Phil Proctor Art Fisher Unowned
Buck Young Marv Gates Unowned
Herb Mitchell Coach Diener Unowned
Dave Morick Field Judge Unowned
Robert Balderson Track Official Unowned
Kurt Smildsin 2nd Track Official Unowned
Kathleen Coyne Cathy Orman Unowned
B.J. Turner Customer #1 Unowned
Mickey Morton Customer #2 Unowned
Michael Griswold Cathy Stanton's Father Unowned
Dave Adams Truck Driver Unowned
Casey Erickson Harold Unowned
Randy Faustino Tony Unowned
Laurie Blower Car Hop Unowned
Sarah Buxton Cheerleader #1 Unowned
Sherri Sperling Cheerleader #2 Unowned
Lynn Banashek Cheerleader #3 Unowned
Laura Kamins Cheerleader #4 Unowned
Matt Beck Boy #1 Unowned
Brad Cowgill Boy #2 Unowned
Chad Cowgill Boy #3 Unowned
David LeBell Track Competitor Unowned
William Winckler Student (uncredited) Unowned