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Sam's Son (1984)

Sam's Son

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PG

1h 44m

Drama

August 17th, 1984

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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.

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Cast

Eli Wallach
Sam Orowitz
Anne Jackson
Harriet Orowitz
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Gene Orowitz
Hallie Todd
Cathy Stanton
Clyde Hayes
Robert Woods
Jonna Lee
Bonnie Barnes
Michael Landon
Gene Orman
Howard Witt
Cy Martin
William Boyett
Coach Sutter
John Walcutt
Ronnie Morgan
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Directors

Michael Landon
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Producers

Marvin Coil
associate producer
Kent McCray
producer
Kevin O'Sullivan
executive producer
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Writers

Michael Landon
screenplay
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Taglines

It's your story too. Take someone you love.
At 17, you think you can conquer the world. At 18, you know you can. His wildest dream is about to come true.
Michael Landon's film directing debut will touch your heart. [Video Poster]
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character name in title
based on true story
written and directed by cast member
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

August 17th, 1984 (United States of America)
August 17th, 1984 (United States of America) theatrical

Alternative Titles

Sam's Son (original title)
Elämäni parhaat vuodet (Finland)
Tähtipoika (Finland)
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Locations

Alexander Hamilton High School - 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Palms District, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Rialto Theatre - 1023 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, California, USA

Running Times

104 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Worldvision Enterprises
Michael Landon Productions

Distribution Companies

Video Classics (Australia)
CD International (Norway)
Internacional Video Entertainment (Spain)
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Metrocolor (color by)
Flynn Company (publicity and promotion) / publicity and promotion
MGM/UA Optical Department (optical effects)
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